Darcy's POV:We discussed our future and the pack duties over breakfast, and when we were finished, he had things to take care of, so he left for his duties while I... went to take care of my own things.I headed back to my room. To my surprise, Selena had left and was already waiting for me. I got changed into a more casual gown and sat down at my desk.Selena rose to leave. I called her back. "Where are you going?"She turned, an impassive look in her eyes. "To let you rest up, my l....I mean my mistress.""Did I excuse you?" "No, my mistress. I didn't think you could... I'm sorry," she rambled pitifully. "You didn't think I could..." I mimicked her. "You don't think! You do as you're ordered! "Is that clear?!""Yes, my mistress." She replied. I rolled my eyes in annoyance. "Anyway, I need the most expensive gown out there to be bought, letters to be sent out to the most esteemed Alphas and guests, the most skilled event planners, the best chefs, and the best wine makers. I need

Aria's POV:The annex building was behind the main Pack house. A small, quaint-looking cottage. It lacked the expensive vibe of the main pack house, but instead made up for that with its homely vibes.We reached the door, and Anthony held it open for me. Inside was a normal-looking room. There, was Lady Ina, preparing some herbs. Steam wafted in the air; the smell of it, earthy but choky. There was a chair in the center of it all. All the furniture had been pushed to the side, the tables and smaller chairs forming a semi circle round the herb centre Lady Ina was at. And was that a large Pot of boiling water on a fireplace in the middle of the room?!Lady Ina looked up at us, her wrinkled face wrinkling even more as she smiled. "Welcome, young ones! Good thing you are on time. The earlier we begin, the earlier we end.""How long is this supposed to take?" Alpha Anthony asked as we walked closer to her. "About two hours, I think," Lady Ina replied. "Two hours?!?" The words were out of

ARIA'S POV"Welcome, young one." Ina greeted, like she hadn't seen me just yesterday. I gave her a smile, squaring my shoulders.I need to get myself purged of this poison, no matter what. I allowed Ina to strap me to the chair.I'm going to endure this, no matter what. Lady Ina begins her incantations, and then the pain comes flooding in. I have to become stronger. I have to endure. I am Aria Alpha of the Nightfang Pack, and I will take back what is mine. I will take back all that I've lost.***Thirty minutes later***Lady Ina initiates an ancient healing dance called "terakjux." A dance according to history, performed by messengers of good spirits of health, healing, and long life to sanctify their territory and ward off evil. In some cases, they perform the dance to invite the terakjuxans, the spirits of health, healing, and long life, to heal their patients.***Forty five minutes***Aria hold on. You can do it. Think of good things you swore to never forget. Anything***One hour*

ARIA'S POVDay ten! I reminded myself, with joy flowing through my veins. Five more days to go. I whispered, stirring the tea in front of me. I had finally decided to make the tea for myself from when I could complete my purging session without losing consciousness from the pain.Five more days left for me to take my rightful place. Five days left to deal with Logan and Darcy. Just thinking of him caused a stir of emotions in my heart. Love, hurt, pain, betrayal, and then, tears again!Why in the world am I even crying? He doesn't deserve my tears. These were the words I used to console myself, knowing fully well that my heart still ached even with the slightest thought of him."You need to sleep, Aria." My brain keeps telling me.***One pm***Doesn't Alpha Anthony have books here? I need something to keep me busy till it's time for my training.The word training brought back memories of yesterday, during my training with Alpha Anthony, how he had once again beaten me as easily as a c

ARIA'S POV"Aria? What are you doing here at this hour?"I turned slowly to face Anthony, as if I hadn't just been snooping around, picking a random book to make it look like I had been reading. I snapped the book shut and smiled up at him. "Good evening, Alpha Anthony. I was just reading."He looked around, as if he were searching for someone. "How did you find the library?" He turned to me, and his brow furrowed a bit. "I don't remember asking anyone to show it to you.""Oh, you know," I said with an awkward laugh. "The things that boredom makes you do! I found it myself." I said the last part, a deadpan look on my face. Anthony's brow relaxed. "You are supposed to be in your room.""Yes, I am. But I was too bored with the cancellation of the training this evening, I couldn't just sit and do nothing.""So you divided to explore, is that it?""Perfectly correct." I said, looking to see if there would be a reaction of any sort. There was none. "Why are you looking at me like that?"