Chapter 60

**Aria’s POV**

As I approached the staff dormitory to pick up Lana, I felt the tension in my body begin to dissipate. The moment I crossed the threshold, a wave of warmth enveloped me, wrapping around my shoulders like a comforting blanket.

Kara had truly outdone herself with my pub; the place felt alive, buzzing with laughter and chatter. I spotted Lana nestled among the women taking their break, her tiny frame adorned with a delicate pink hairpin that danced playfully in her soft, wispy hair. My sweet little pup radiated an impossible cuteness, and the women surrounding her cooed and teased, their faces lit up with genuine joy.

Instantly, my heart swelled with affection. My wolf stirred within me, a gentle thrum of satisfaction at the sight of my daughter being adored.

“Aria, you’re back?” Kara’s voice broke through my reverie, her eyes bright with recognition.

She reached out, scooping Lana from another woman’s arms and placing her in my embrace. The moment our eyes met, Lana’s face lit up like a thousand suns, her chubby arms reaching out to me, her familiar scent wrapping around me like a warm hug.

“My sweetheart,” I whispered, pulling her close, inhaling the sweet, milky scent that was uniquely hers. She nestled into the crook of my neck, and my wolf purred in delight, a soothing sound that echoed in my mind.