Ariel POV

I woke up feeling like my body had been through a lot. The smell of lavender was strong. I looked around and the place was super familiar, like I knew it really well.

"Lucian..."

I was looking for the person I wanted to see most. But he wasn't there. Alpha Kentz was just staring at me, holding my hand tight.

"Alpha..." I was hesitant to speak, but his eyes showed he didn't want to lose me again.

"You're back, sweetheart. I'd be the worst dad ever if I couldn't find you. Lucian's ...