Night fell over Aria's estate, the storm outside growing stronger, lightning occasionally illuminated the study where Aria sat alone, reviewing ancient laws regarding werewolf bloodlines, the Council's summons lay open beside her A soft knock on the door drew her attention from the texts. "Enter," she called. Kade slipped inside, closing the door quietly behind him. "You should eat something you know” he said, placing a tray on her desk, “it's been hours since you came up here.” Aria nodded her thanks but made no move toward the food, “Thank you but what's the situation?" "Tense," Kade admitted, “although Luca's wolves are patrolling the outer perimeter with ours and there've been no incidents, but..." He trailed off, his meaning was clear, two Alpha packs sharing a single territory w

