Aria's POV
The old Grayson estate had never felt this peaceful. As soon as I arrived with Elona, she ran towards the entrance before I could stop her. "Grandpa!"
Ronan laughed heartily as he opened his arms. Elona ran straight into them. “I missed you!”
He lifted her up from the ground. “I missed you too, little one.”
He was still recovering from the attack by Viktor, but his strength had returned, and with it came the stubborn determination that had always defined him.
I watched them for a moment. My heart felt strangely full.
This is what we fought for, Lydia whispered.
I nodded silently. I know.
My father eventually looked at me. "You look tired, Aria."
I raised an eyebrow. "You're starting to sound like Damon."
Ronan smiled. "You have been through a lot, my child. Take it eas
