Barric My wolf isn't as antsy as I expect him to be, though. She is ours, he says as if it's decided. It takes me a second to try to process his fondness. It squirms around in my stomach like when you eat too much too soon. It's too early to tell how I should feel. But I also know one thing. I’m not letting her go back out there tonight. When Ronan’s house finally comes into view, two vehicles are already parked out front. Liam and Ronan stand on the porch waiting. Theo pulls to a stop. Before the engine even dies, Liam is already moving. He opens Aria’s door and helps her down carefully. The moment he catches her scent, his entire body goes rigid. Dirt. Blood. Fear. It takes every ounce of self-control for him not to snarl. “Just a few scratches,” Aria says quickly. R

