Mated to the Werewolf Mafia

s and werewolves, felt surreal, yet here she was, sitting in the heart of the Blackwood Estate, discussing the very things she had once dismissed as mere folklore. "There's no way to bre

it. There are ways to keep the wolves at bay, to prevent them from harming us. My family has developed certain... methods over the years. But it's not without risk." Aria's eyes narrowed in confusion. "What kind of methods?" Julian hesitated, as if weighing the decision to reveal more. "There are ancient rituals, spells that can temporarily bind the wolves to their human forms. But they come at a cost. The more we use them, the more the curse strengthens. It's a double-edged sword, but it's the only way we've been able to survive." Aria felt a chill run down her spine. The idea of using dark magic to keep the wolves at bay was unsettling, but if it was the only way to protect themselves, did they really have a choice? She looked into Julian's eyes, searching for any sign of doubt, but all she saw was resolve. "Is that what you plan to do?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper. "Use these rituals to keep the wolves under control?" Julian's gaze was steady as he nodded. "Yes. But it's not just about control, Aria. It's about survival. The curse is getting stronger, and if we don't act, it could consume us all. I can't let that happen-not to you, not to anyone." Aria could see the weight of the responsibility that Julian carried, the burden of protecting his family and everyone around him from the curse. It was a heavy load, one that he had borne for so long, and now she was a part of it too. She took a deep breath, trying to steel herself for what lay ahead. "What do I need to do?" Julian's expression softened, and for the first time since she had arrived, he allowed himself a small, almost imperceptibl