Chapter 231. Snowstorm. Part 1

The dark alpha’s words made Aria even more annoyed and frustrated. She growled deeply, the sound rumbling deep in my chest. “Let me take over fully, Rue,” She demanded, her voice like a blade in my mind. “We can end this now!” 

But I couldn’t. I wouldn’t. Darco was not just testing my strength—even though he was trying to show that he could win me, he was also testing my control, my ability to harness this new power without letting it consume me. 

I had to prove, not just to him but to myself, that I could do better. 

“No,” I said firmly, both to Aria and to the dark alpha. I pushed myself to my feet, shaking off the dirt and pain. My legs trembled slightly, but I stood tall, meeting the guy’s gaze with determination. “I’m not weak,” I said to him, but at the same time, it felt like I was saying this to myself. 

His wolf narrowed its eyes, watching me closely as I stood my ground. “Then show me,” He challenged. “Stop holding back, Rue. You have s