#Chapter 63: A New Path Forward

Aria’s POV Cathy’s words stayed with me, even after I calmed down enough to think more clearly. As I was no longer bond to Lucian, I truly could go wherever I wanted, but where did I want to go? Needing a minute alone, I excused myself from the worried glances of Cathy and Piper, and retreated into my room. Looking at myself in the mirror, I couldn’t see anything unusual in my appearance, other than my reddened eyes and nose from crying. Despite how very different I felt inside without the mating bond tying me to Lucian, I was still the same Aria on the outside. It almost didn’t seem fair. Shouldn’t my outward appearance match the hollowness within? On my dresser in front of my mirror were the two ID cards that Lucian had given me for Dr. A and Dr. A’s baby. The ensured that Dr. A and her child would always be members of the Nightfall pack no matter where they decided to go. Looking at them, I knew I could go anywhere and still be welcomed home if I wanted, but once I lef