Asher sat there devastated, the photo album slipping from his hands to the floor.
He collapsed on the ground, muttering to himself. "Wrong... it was all wrong..."
He remembered Aria standing silently in the corner of that photo. He remembered the scars on her shoulders and abdomen.
It turned out she was the one who risked her life to save him...
At Asher and Serena's mate ceremony, core pack members arrived with smiles plastered on their faces, their mouths full of flattery for Serena.
Serena was in high spirits, already carrying herself like a Luna as she accepted everyone's congratulations.
Asher, holding her hand, had a slightly stiff smile on his face.
After everyone was seated, one chair remained empty.
That was Aria's seat, unchanged for years.
Serena spotted it immediately, her expression darkening.
She released Asher's hand and strode quickly to the chair.
With a forceful push, the chair crashed to the floor with a loud clang.
She turned to the elderly butler and barked harshly
