The council was heavy with silence until the Alpha's voice thundered. "She will be tested. If she fails, she will be cast out. If she resists, she will be destroyed."
The pack murmered uneasily.The girlfriends smirked, triumphant. The triplet stood tense, their wolves restless.
Aria was brought before the council. Shadows pressed against her, the Alpha's aura heavy. The Alpha's eyes blazed. " You claim Flameborn fire. Then prove it. Survive the Trial by fire. If you endure, you live. If you falter, you die."
Aria's wolf Selene shimmered, silver fire glowing faintly. She lifted her chin. "I will not bow. I will endure."
The brothers spoke, voices sharp and divided. Damon growled. This is madness. Ragnar bows to her. Why force her into death?" Kieran snapped. "If she is Flameborn, she
