Chapter 170

Chapter 170: Four Years On: A New Life, A New Alpha's Orbit

Aria's POV

"You're not concentrating, Aria," Jasper said, a playful smirk tugging at his lips.

I rolled my eyes at my cousin. "I've been practicing for hours. I think I deserve a break."

Four years had passed since that fateful day at the Iron Fjord Airport. Four years since Alpha Kaelen Vane had changed my life forever.

"You're still holding back," Jasper insisted, crossing his arms over his chest. As the pack's Royal Wizard, he took his duties seriously—especially my training. "Your fire could be twice as powerful if you'd just—"

With a flick of my wrist, I sent a small fireball shooting past his ear, singeing a few strands of his sandy brown hair.

"Hey!" he yelped, patting his head frantically. "That was uncalled for!"

I laughed, the sound echoing through the training room. "Still think I'm holding back?"