RHEA
I watched Aria from across the small training room in the villa's lower level, my healer's instincts picking up the subtle shifts in her energy. The girl was stronger than she realized, the ancient blood in her veins stirring faster than anyone had anticipated. It was unpredictable and powerful.
She needed guidance before it consumed her or drew the wrong kind of attention.
And I needed to decide how much truth to give her today—how much of her mother's legacy she was ready to carry.
ARIA
The days after the gala blurred together in a strange mix of routine and quiet chaos that left me feeling both exhausted and wired at the same time.
I spent most mornings handling paperwork for Damian's company and reports that made my head spin with how seamlessly the two worlds
