Chapter 170

Aria’s POV

He ran straight at us with terrifying speed, his claws tearing up the ground with each step. The shadows around him writhed violently.

Lilith’s grip on my wrist tightened painfully. “Aria—”

Rhea's soft voice echoed in my head. ‘Mate.’

Instantly, something strange washed over me. It was a calmness I couldn’t explain. Like my body knew something my mind didn’t understand yet.

My feet moved before I could think.

I stepped forward and walked straight through the barrier. To my surprise, I passed through it easily, like it wasn’t even there. The magic parted for me without resistance.

“Aria!” Lilith screamed behind me. “What the hell are you doing?!”

I didn’t answer. I just stood the