Chapter 34: Shadows of the Past
Darius’s POV
The stillness was alive, pulsating with unsaid words, and the night was heavy. I was standing on the outside of Moonshine Pack territory, which I never would have imagined entering voluntarily. But here I stood, with my chest pressed down by the weight of all I had concealed.
Although they were cautious, the guards knew better than to confront me head-on. My reputation as one of the strongest Alphas in the area came before me. Nevertheless, as I went by, I could feel their uneasiness, their hands twitching close to their guns. They had ample cause to not trust me.
However, I wasn't available to them. I was there for her.
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In the open beside the training grounds, I discovered Aria. She was softly illuminated by the moonlight, which also
