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Aria's POV.

I straightened my shoulders, forcing myself to stay calm even as every muscle in my body tensed. "Alpha Asher," I said, keeping my voice polite but guarded. I refused to let him see any weakness. "What are you doing here?"

He chuckled softly, slipping his hands into the pockets of his leather jacket. The gesture was casual, but there was an edge to him that couldn't be ignored. "Oh