"You called for me?" Aria’s voice was steady, but her heart pounded as she stepped into the dimly lit study.
The room smelled of aged wood, leather, and something distinctly him—Alpha Kieran. The fire crackled softly in the hearth, casting flickering shadows against the walls.
Kieran didn’t waste a second. The moment she was inside, he strode past her and locked the door with a quiet click.
Aria stiffened. "Why did you lock the door?"
Kieran turned, his piercing silver eyes locking onto hers. "Because I am about to say something that should only stay between us."
A lump formed in Aria’s throat. She wasn’t sure what she’d expected when he summoned her, but this felt... different.
"Come here," he said.
She hesitated.
"Now, Aria."
Swallowing, she forced her feet to move, stopping a f
