Aria’s POV
News of Magnus's successful fragment claim reached Shadow Moon Pack within the week, carried by one of Kael's messengers along with a formal request for increased security measures given the shifting threat assessment.
I read the message twice in my study, Ethan waiting patiently across the desk for my reaction.
"They want reinforced protection for anyone connected to the coalition," I said. "Myself included, apparently, given my role in uncovering Selena's connections and coordinating the fragment search within our territory."
"That seems reasonable," Ethan said. "If Magnus is targeting people close to Aria rather than confronting her directly, you're an obvious concern given everything that's happened between you two."
"I don't need protection," I said, more sharply than
