Aria's POV
Everyone in the room remained silent. Damon stood on my right, his arms folded tightly across his chest, his Alpha aura restrained but restless.
Noah leaned casually against the wall, though his sharp eyes never left Devin.
Ryder was equally tense.
Devin lowered his head. "I wish I knew."
A knot tightened inside my chest. "You don't?"
He slowly shook his head. "Your mother never explained her full intentions to anyone. She only told me that if fate remained merciful... one day you would understand."
I frowned. "That's it?"
"I'm afraid so."
Disappointment settled heavily in my stomach. I had hoped he would finally unravel one of the countless mysteries surrounding my family. Instead... another dead end.
Devin looked directly into my eyes. "But your mother..." he whisper
