Chapter 13: Dangerous Negotiations
(Aria's POV)
The Beta led me through the private wing of the Blackthorn Estate, his polished boots clicking against the marble floors, the sound sharp and echoing in the vast, hollow space.
I followed, keeping my head high even as I sensed the curious gazes of pack wolves lingering on me. They whispered amongst themselves as I passed.
I didn’t need to hear the exact words to know they were speculating about my presence here. Judging me.
The hallways stretched endlessly, lined with dark wood paneling and shimmering chandeliers that bathed the space in a cold silvery glow.
Every step felt heavier than the last. I was entering the lion's den, and every instinct in my wolf begged me to turn around.
The Beta motioned toward a large set of double
