Lillian watched them with amusement. “Tsk, tsk. Is this the mighty Luna in the making? Doubting her own allies already?”
Aria stepped forward, her newly awakened wolf simmering beneath her skin. “Enough games. You want to help me train? Fine. But we do it my way.”
Elias hissed under his breath. “Aria—”
“I need to know who I can trust,” she said. “If Asher wants her here, I’ll find out why. And if she tries anything, I’ll deal with her myself.”
Aiden’s jaw clenched, but he nodded. “Then I’ll stay close. If she lays one finger on you—”
“She won’t,” Aria said, her eyes flashing with icy fire. “Because I’ll break her first.”
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Later That Night – Training Grounds
The moon was full above the worn dirt clearing, where wooden posts and obstacle walls cast long shadows. Aria stood barefoo
