Demetri’s POV
The black SUV hummed steadily as it cut through the darkness of the winding forest roads. Ezra was driving with his usual calm precision, Cain slouched in the passenger seat, his sharp gaze flicking to the rearview mirror every so often. And there she was, Aria, curled into the corner of the backseat, her head resting against the window, fast asleep.
I could tell by her breathing. Soft, even, peaceful. For now.
I leaned back into the leather seat, letting my gaze linger on her. She was more striking than I had expected, and not just because she resembled Tabitha so much it was almost jarring. It wasn’t simply her looks—though I wouldn’t deny she was beautiful—it was something else. The way she had sacrificed herself for the pack, standing between me and her Alpha like some
