Aria’s pulse raced like it was on fire.

It had been minutes since the shout had split the air, and the sound still echoed. Even now, as she and Lucien walked side by side, she could still feel the vibration shaking her bones.

She wasn’t afraid, she was just curious.

Her instincts weren’t screaming at her and just being close to her mate was enough for her to feel safe.

The guards ahead opened the large door into the courtyard and they stepped outside,

Lucien and Aria ...