Chapter 37

Aria

My brow furrows as my mother's words sink in. There's an implication in her tone that puts me instantly on edge, has apprehension coiling tight in my gut.

"What do you mean, I came here like a thief in the night?" I ask hesitantly.

My mother sighs, her face growing solemn. She reaches out to take my hand in hers, grip gentle but intent. When she speaks, her voice is heavy with regret.

"Aria, your father and I...we know everything that happened. With the Silverfangs."

My heart drops like a stone, panic constricting my chest so I can barely suck in a breath. I choke out a stunned "What?" as my mother continues, her words landing like blows.

"We know you abandoned your old pack. That you betrayed Moonshadow to join with the Silverfangs. That the child you carry..." She hesitates, eyes shining with disappointment. "That he belongs to their Alpha, Elijah."

I reel under the impact of her false words, the injustice of the accusations stealing my breath. Desperate to defend myself