Aria returned the next day, her eyes gleaming with confidence. Ryder and Emily sat down with her, their senses on high alert.
"So, tell us more about this ancient pack," Ryder said, his voice firm.
Aria smiled, her eyes gleaming with excitement. "My pack was once the most powerful in the land," she said, her voice low and smooth. "We ruled this territory with an iron paw, and our name was feared by all."
Emily's eyes narrowed, her instincts telling her that there was more to the story.
"But something happened, didn't it?" she asked, her voice firm.
Aria's expression turned serious, her eyes clouding over. "A rival pack attacked us, and we were forced to go into hiding," she said, her voice low and husky. "But I vowed to return, and reclaim my rightful place as the pack's Alpha female."
Ryder's eyes locked onto Aria's, his expression intense. "And what makes you think you can just wade in here and take over?" he asked, his voice firm.
Aria's eyes gleamed with confidence. "Because I'm the one who's meant to lead this pack," she said, her voice low and smooth. "And I'm not going to let anyone stand in my way."
The air was thick with tension, the pack's future hanging in the balance. 😏