Chapter 16: Take Everything
(Aria's POV)
The Storm Pack's media center buzzed with the usual morning energy, but today, the air felt heavier, charged with subtle tensions and unspoken challenges.
My wolf stirred restlessly as I entered the conference room, immediately spotting Sarah sitting near the front, dressed in soft pastel tones that only accentuated her human fragility.
She looked up at me with wide doe eyes, exuding practiced innocence. I didn’t miss the glances exchanged between the other wolves. Their whispers barely reached my ears, but their curious looks said enough.
I took my seat calmly, keeping my expression neutral. My posture was poised, my wolf quiet but alert. Sarah may have fooled half the room with her sweet demeanor, but I knew her too well. She was calcula
