Chapter One – The Girl Who Didn’t Notice Him
Aria Hale had perfected the art of being unseen.
She walked through campus like a ghost–head down, steps quiet, existence minimal. No one looked twice. No one remembered her name. And honestly? She preferred it that way.
Invisible meant safe.
She didn’t notice the black car parked across the street.
Didn’t notice the man inside it.
Didn’t notice the way his gaze followed her every movement.
Lucian Cross watched her exit the library at exactly 6:17 p.m.
Right on time.
She hugged her bag closer to her chest as the wind picked up, strands of dark hair slipping loose around her face. There was something about the way she moved–cautious, alert, like the world had already disappointed her too many times.
Lucian’s jaw tightened.
She still didn’t know.
“Still alone,” he murmured, eyes narrowing slightly as she crossed the street.
His phone buzzed.
SECURITY: Same route. No deviations.
SECURITY: She’s clear.
Good.
Lucian leaned back, fingers tapping once against the leather seat.
Three months.
That’s how long he’d been watching her.
Three months of patterns, habits, and routines. Three months of knowing when she skipped meals, when she stayed late studying, when she pretended not to hear the laughter behind her.
She thought no one saw her.
That was the mistake.
Across the street, Aria paused suddenly, a strange chill crawling up her spine. She glanced around, uneasy, her heart fluttering for no reason she could explain.
Nothing.
Just the street. Just people. Just her imagination.
She exhaled and kept walking.
Lucian smiled slowly.
❝She feels it now, ❞ he thought. ❝Not me. Just the pull. ❞
He didn’t need her to notice him yet.
He wasn’t ready to step into her world.
Not until the moment was perfect.
Because when he did…
She wouldn’t be able to walk away.
“She doesn’t even know she’s mine,” Lucian said softly.
“And she will.”
Thank you for joining Aria and Lucian on their journey! Their bond has grown, their power awakened, and their love tested—but the story is far from over. Each chapter brings more danger, more passion, and more heart-stopping moments. I can’t wait for you to see what happens next.
Remember: The Alpha and his Luna are unbreakable. Their love is fierce. Their bond is eternal. And their story will stay with you long after the last page.
