Bound to the Triplet Alphas

ARIA POV

The red circle of light burst into flames as I lunged at Alpha Darius, my newfound wolf strength propelling me forward. But instead of hitting him, I crashed through empty space.

An illusion. All of it.

I gasped awake, truly this time, my body soaked in sweat. The cabin walls around me were real—rough wood, a small window showing gray morning light. My heart hammered against my ribs as I tried to separate truth from dreams.

Kael and Lucien, Alpha Darius and Jaxon—none of them had been here. But the danger was still real.

"Aria?" A familiar voice called from outside. "Are you in there?"

Mira! My best friend.

I scrambled to my feet, checking that my mother’s journal was still tucked safely in my jacket. How had Mira found me? The last time I’d seen her was before all this started—before the triplets, before learning I was a True Alpha.

I cracked open the door cautiously. Mira stood alone, her normal bright smile replaced with worry.

"Thank the Moon Goddess!" She rushed forward, pulling me into a tight hug. "Everyone’s looking for you! The whole pack is in chaos."

"How did you find me?" I asked, pulling her inside and closed the door.