Aria’s POV

Night had settled over the pack like a heavy blanket, quiet and deceptively calm. With Damien and Louis gone, responsibility sat squarely on my shoulders, I got enough help from Varric though. I’d spent the whole day holding meetings, mediating disputes, settling territory lines, and soothing restless wolves who still weren’t used to a Luna leading them.

Now, walking through the training grounds, the only sound was the whistle of the wind.

Too quiet.

My wolf stirred ...