Chapter 12: Thawing Ice
Aria’s POV:
Lyraeus sat up, his eyes lingering on mine, his expression unreadable. I gazed back at him, tears still welling up in my eyes. “I’m sorry, Lyraeus,” I whispered, my voice cracking. “I’m so sorry for causing you pain, for being a part of the pack that destroyed your family.”
Lyraeus rolled his eyes, a sarcastic smile twisting his lips. “Oh, spare me the tears, Aria. You’re not responsible for the sins of your pack.”
But then his gaze softened, his voice taking on a hint of care. “But if you want to fight back for what’s rightfully yours, stop crying about it and do something. You’re not a victim, Aria. You’re a survivor.”
I sniffled, feeling a surge of determination. “But I don’t know how to defend myself against Kael, Eliana, and the traitors in the
