Aria's POV
The rest of the night was perfect.
For the first time in a very long time, I felt light.
"So, it's official then," Jane said, raising her glass of water. "Next Monday, you'll come back to Silver Star Studio."
"Yep." I smiled.
"Do you want me to come pick you up on your first day?" Jane asked, looking at me with genuine care.
"It's OK, I can manage."
I'd give up too much for Julian and the pups.
And for what?
Suddenly, Jane's phone buzzed. She picked it up, and the smile faded from her lips.
"Aria, sorry, I need to go," she sighed, hanging up. "My mother-in-law just arrived at the Willow Creek Pack territory. I have to go pick her up right now."
I nodded. "Go ahead."
After Jane left, I asked for the bill. But the waiter said, "It's paid already."
"Was it Zack?" I
