Chapter 39 

ARIA 

1 had no idea about any of this, lace explained. They If he gone tomorrow, I promise. We’ll talk tonight 

“It’s okay. I trust ya, I replied, noticing the concern in his eyes, 

Aria! Come quick! Aurora’s voice interrupted my thoughts. She tugged at my hand, pointing excitedly toward the clearing decorated with owns and pare When she spotted her birthday setup, she squealed and ran toward Jace. 

Daddy! I love the decorations!” She jumped into his strong arms. 

Happy birthday, princess. Jace kissed her forehead and smiled. Thank Aria–she arranged everything for you? 

As pack members gathered, Jace raised his hand. Everyone fell silent, drawn to their Alpha’s natural authority. 

“Thank you for coming to celebrate Aurora’s day,” he said simply. 

I stood by the refreshment table, handing out drinks and snacks to the wolf pups. Jace came closer, his fingers brushing against the back of my hand. The contact made my heart race. He looked at me with that slight smile that made my knees weak. 

God, I was falling for an Alpha werewolf–the most powerful, dangerous person in the pack. Great life choices, Aria. 

“I have a surprise! I announced, walking to the center of the clearing. This was my special gift to Aurora–the one I’d promised her. 

When I began to sing the first notes, the entire area fell silent. I started with “Baby Shark, Aurora’s favorite. The wolf pups were immediately drawn in. sitting on the grass in front of me, eyes shining with wonder. 

continued with “Wheels on the Bus,” then “Old MacDonald Had a Farm. The pups started singing along, while the adults stopped their conversations to listen. 

When I looked up, my gaze met Jace’s. He stood at the back of the crowd, arms crossed, watching intently. Our eyes locked as if we were the only two people 

in the world. 

My voice naturally transitioned to “If You’re Happy and You Know It.” Jace smiled, and my heart tumbled in my chest. Damn, I loved his smile. 

When I finished, Aurora bounded over, her eyes filled with admiration. “Another one! Please, Aria!” 

I shook my head, smiling. ‘Not tonight, princess. But I’ll dance and sing with you all.” 

The wolf pups cheered as we formed a circle, holding hands for the traditional Moon Shadow dance. Aurora insisted I carry her, so I lifted her high, making her giggle with her face flushed from excitement. 

After setting Aurora down, I noticed Jace in deep conversation with three visitors–surely the guests Gabriel had mentioned. Hunter, his Beta, stood beside him, listening with a serious expression. 

Suddenly, a strange feeling crawled up my spine. I glanced toward the forest edge as some instinct told me something was approaching. At first, I thought it might be pack warriors on patrol, but my gut screamed danger. 

I narrowed my eyes, body tensing as I prepared to protect the pups nearby, I thought I heard Lucas calling my name, but I blocked out all unnecessary sounds, focusing entirely on the threat I sensed. 

Danger. The thought echoed clearly in my mind, Protect Aurora. 

JACE 

Nothing beats watching your mate connect with your child. Standing in the shadows of the great hall, I couldn’t tear my eyes away from Aria. Her voice filled the Moon Shadow pack house, drawing everyone into a trance. The pups sat mesmerized at her feet, my daughter Aurora front and center with stars in 

her eyes. 

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Chapter 39 

Damn, 

she 

was something else A 

housan 

mart with 

csirage Than 

Your human has 

quite the 

talent, Alpha 

Kamuel 

remarked 

beside 

taken 

with 

I nodded. 

pride 

swelling in my chest. She‘ speci 

cial 

You 

mate, 1 presume? Samuel raised 

eyebrow 

No point 

denying it. Samuel was too 

experienced to miss the signs. 

‘Yes. My true 

mate. 

Have you 

told her?” 

“Not 

yet. She 

turns eighteen 

soon.” 1 watched Aria sing, her eyes 

meeting mine. ‘I want 

her 

to develop feelings naturally 

first. 

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