Chapter 144

Aria

My head is a total fucking mess right now. Like, I can’t even focus for shit. All I keep thinking about is what just happened a few minutes ago. How the hell did I manage to take down those rogues so easily? It makes no damn sense. If it weren’t for the blood still on my fingers, I’d honestly think Mark was just messing with me…maybe he’s the one who fought them off and then decided to play hero and give me the credit. Wouldn’t put it past him.

But seriously, what the hell changed? Is it because I might actually have an alpha for a father? Like, is that suddenly kicking in now? Why the fuck didn’t this magic-ass power show up back when I was getting my ass whooped on the daily? Timing is a bitch, I swear.

Mark suddenly crouches down and points to the ground like he’s some detective in a crime show. “I think this is a footprint,” he says, all serious.

I bend down next to him, squinting at the dirt. I grab a bit of sand from the spot, bring it to my