The realization was both terrifying and liberating. For so long, she had allowed herself to be shaped by the expectations of others—her father, her pack, even the traditions that governed their lives. But now, she could feel those constraints loosening, the bonds that had held her back beginning to unravel.
Aria didn’t know what this power was or where it came from, but she knew one thing for certain: she couldn’t keep it hidden any longer. She had a responsibility to herself, to Steve, and to the future they wanted to build together. If she was going to challenge her father’s authority, if she was going to stand up for what she believed in, she would need to harness this power, to understand it and use it to her advantage.
But how? The question gnawed at her, leaving her both excited an
