The moment Aries announced the venue change, I felt my entire shield shatter.

For weeks, I had convinced myself that I was done with that part of my life—that I would never have to face him again.

But now, he was coming here.

Ron was coming here.

Panic immediately set in.

A million scenarios flashed through my mind, each worse than the last.

"Rex, breathe!" My wolf, Ria, tried to calm me, but I was already too far gone.

I felt Aries’ gaze on me, but I ...