Chapter 162

Aria

I’m standing there like a damn statue. My brain short-circuits. I can’t move, can’t talk, can’t even blink right. Just staring at this man who apparently is Alpha Marcel… my father. My father, bro. What the actual fuck?

He starts walking toward me real slow, mouth opening and closing like he’s trying to find the right words but forgot how to speak. It’s awkward as hell.

“You’re so beautiful,” he finally says once he’s right in front of me. “You look just like her… like Martha.”

I suck in a breath, not even sure what to feel. I mean, I’ve barely seen a picture of my mom, let alone really know her, but I’ve been told I look like her. Still, hearing it from this man just messes with my head.

“Welcome to Moon River, my child. We’ve been waiting for you,” he says softly.

“Thank you,” I finally manage, though my voice comes out kinda weird and choked up. Now that he’s up close, I gotta admit, the man looks put together. Regal as hell. He’s r