Aria nodded, unable to speak past the lump in her throat. She had never expected to find a friend in Caleb, much less an ally in her fight for love. But now, as she looked at him, she realized that he was more than just the Beta’s son—he was a kind, compassionate soul who wanted to help her, even at great personal risk.
As they sat together in the quiet of the garden, Aria felt a glimmer of hope for the first time in weeks. With Caleb’s support, she might just have a chance to find happiness with Steve, to defy the odds and build a future together. But deep down, she knew that the road ahead would be fraught with danger, and that their struggle was far from over.
But for now, in this moment, she allowed herself to believe that there was a way out—a way to escape the trap that had been se
