Alpha Kael looked from Aria to Alpha Magnus.
”What is the change? Alpha Magnus moved on his seat.
“She wants to go with a friend, that is the condition she has.” Kael stared at Aria then he nodded.
“She can come with us but we’re leaving as soon as the day breaks, go pack your things.”Aria nodded gently.
She held Lina out of the study room. Just before the door closed, Selene's voice cut through stripped of sweetness, cold with fury:
"That girl…." The latch clicked.
In the corridor, Aria slumped against the stone wall, her body shaking. Lina caught her.
"What did I just agree to?" Lina didn't answer.
She didn't have to. They both knew it won't be easy.
The study door closed behind Aria and Lina. For a heartbeat, silence lingered. Then Selene let out a slow, satisfied breath.
