The door clicked shut, but my heart didn’t stop racing. Aiden was standing there, back against the door, jaw clenched tight. His entire body was tense, like he was preparing for a fight.
I knew what he was thinking. This wasn’t just a scandal. It was a declaration of war.
The Bloodmoon Pack wouldn’t let this go, and neither would the Elders. They would question him, challenge him.
I wrapped the blanket tighter around me, still wearing the marks of last night like a second skin. My body ached in the best way possible, but my mind was chaos.
“What happens now?” I asked, my voice barely a whisper.
Aiden didn’t answer immediately. He turned to me slowly, walked over, and cupped my face in his hand.
“You stay with me,” he said firmly.
“You don’t go anywhere. Let them come. Let them try
