Aria’s POV

I felt my chest ache. For the first time, I realized how much Knox had gone through when I wasn’t there… and how much the pack had held him together.

A soft smile spread across my lips. “And that’s exactly why I have to meet them now. They did so much. It’s the least I could do.”

Knox knew it was the right thing to do, so he sighed. “Yes, you’re right.”

He held my hands in his. “If you feel even the slightest bit of tiredness,” he ...