Beta Kole Park:
The carriage came to a slow halt.
The wheels crunched softly against the gravel as the horses stilled. The estate stood ahead, familiar, unchanged, and just as imposing as she remembered.
Aire didn't move immediately.
Her gaze remained forward.
The gates had opened the moment her carriage was recognized. The door opened.
A man stood outside, already bowing.
"My Luna." he said, almost respectfully but Aire could still hear the disgust and hesitation in his voice.
She knew he couldn't imagine calling her Luna.
Aire reached forward and placed her hand in his. She stepped down gracefully. The ground felt different beneath her feet.
Her gaze lifted slowly, taking in the estate. Nothing had changed. And yet, everything had.
Behind her, Beta Rhys stepped down as well. He said nothing, but his presence remained silent, and steady.
He had offered to join her with Alaric's protection. She didn't need it, but she let
