LOGINAshley’s breath hitched, her eyes widening as her lips parted, blinking rapidly. Her mind went blank, and for some reason, a pang of guilt struck her at the sight of his anger. He looked like she had betrayed him.“You… you knew,” she breathed, her gaze darting between his.“How long were you going to hide it from me?” He asked.She opened her mouth to speak, but no words came. Her expression said everything her mouth could not. The guilt she had been holding onto suddenly vanished, replaced by the memory of how his man had humiliated her that day. Why was she feeling guilty when he was the one who had discarded her after using her? She was the one who had every right to be angry.“So what?” She spat.His brows knitted as he stared at her in disbelief. He couldn’t believe she had just said that. So what? As if there was nothing wrong with what she did.“So what?” He repeated, as though confirming he heard her right.Swallowing, Ashley’s expression hardened. “Yes. Why are you acting li
Four days passed without Ashley seeing Dane. Despite telling herself he was just busy, the thought unsettled her. Not even his shadow had appeared, and it felt less like work and more like he was avoiding her.Standing by the car door, Ashley’s eyes lit up as she watched Silas approach. “Is he coming?” She asked as soon as he got closer.“Alpha has something to do,” Silas replied. Ashley had expected that answer, yet disappointment still crept in, making her wonder what was really going on.“Again?” She asked, and Silas simply shook his head, as if to say there was nothing he could do.“Alright. Let’s go,” she said, her voice lacking its usual brightness as she stepped into the car.Meanwhile, from the balcony, a pair of indifferent eyes watched the car drive away, hands tucked into his pockets. It was Dane. As much as he wanted to finally hold her in his arms, anger still lingered…anger that she had hidden the truth from him, despite knowing he was searching for her. So he kept his d
Dane walked out of the villa, making his way to the car waiting for him when Silas called, “Alpha,” his expression serious.Just as Dane turned, his gaze landed on Ashley, who was making her way out of the villa. She was dressed in a yellow sundress, slit at the thighs and off-shoulder. Her hair was tied up in a messy bun, her makeup light yet ethereal. Dropping his gaze to her bare collarbone, he felt the urge to cover it, his mind immediately drifting to a necklace. He had noticed she rarely wore one unless she was attending a special event.Lowering his gaze further, a raw desire stirred within him at the sight of the silver anklet laced around her ankle. Why was she looking more attractive today?“I am ready,” she said when she reached his side, her brows knitting in confusion when he didn’t respond. She began to feel small under his scrutiny and opened her mouth to speak when he finally said, “Get in. I will be right there,” earning a nod from her before she walked to the other s
The following morning, in another room, Dane sat behind his desk, going through something on his computer while Silas stood before him.“What did Father say?” Dane asked.“He said you should consider the proposal and return to the pack to meet with them,” Silas replied, causing Dane to lift his gaze to him.“I deserve to be punished. The information was leaked by one of our men,” Silas added apologetically, lowering his head.Dane returned his attention to the computer. “What about Luna?”“She slept in Mr. Echabod’s room last night,” Silas said.Dane’s focus snapped back to him, his gaze turning colder.“Put my father on hold for now,” he ordered as he rose from his seat and headed for the door.Back in Echabod’s room, Ashley helped him out of bed.“I can take care of myself now. You can go. He might need you,” Echabod urged.“He does not need me. He has people around him. He probably would not even notice I am gone,” she said.Echabod sho
“I hope you get well soon, Mr. Echabod. I will leave you two to catch up,” Dane said before excusing himself.Once he was gone, Echabod let out a deep sigh of relief and leaned back against the headboard.“Why are you acting weird?” Ashley asked.Echabod scoffed, finding it hard to believe she was truly unaware of everything that had just happened. Was she really that clueless, or was she pretending to be?“Did you really not feel the tension earlier?” He asked.She shook her head, staring at him in confusion.“Wow. You are unbelievable. I think I finally understand why it took you a whole year to realize Rowan and Elena were cheating,” he said.Ashley smacked his arm and shoved him lightly in annoyance.“What does that have to do with you acting weird?” She snapped.“I am sorry, okay?” He said with a snort, offering a playful apology.A few seconds later, Echabod’s expression shifted. “He is the one, right?” He asked.Ashley’s smile faded
“Find him a good place and get him a doctor,” Dane ordered, then turned to leave.“No, please, let’s take him back with us. He won’t be safe if my brothers find out he is alive,” Ashley begged, her voice calmer now.“I will have some of my men stay with him,” Dane said, taking a step forward, only to stop when Ashley spoke again.“He can’t stay out here. At least until he gets better, let him remain in the villa. Please, I promise to behave if you let him stay,” she pleaded.Dane paused.Something about the way she asked unsettled him, though his face revealed none of it. She had fought him at every turn, resisted him even when her own safety was at stake, yet now she stood before him, lowering her pride for another man. He told himself it meant nothing. Even so, his jaw tightened almost imperceptibly.“Take him back to the villa,” he ordered without looking at her, then walked out of the alley.“Thank you,” she called after him, but he was already gone.“You are safe now, Bod. I won’
Music and laughter filled the hall as melodies rose into the air. People danced, mingled, and exchanged pleasantries beneath the glittering lights.Ashley stood alone in a quiet corner, slowly sipping her wine as she observed the scene. The longer she remained, the stronger her urge to leave became
Now seated in the council hall, Ashley sat at her father’s right while her brothers occupied the seats to his left. The council members filled the remaining chairs, all engaged in a tense discussion about the pack’s worsening condition.Her father had insisted she attend these meetings if she truly
“I am not going. Tell your Alpha to leave me alone,” Ashley said coldly, assuming the man had been sent by Rowan.“But I must take you with me,” the subordinate insisted. “I cannot disobey my Alpha’s orders.”“You heard the lady,” Nora snapped, her voice loud enough to draw stares from nearby table
Ashley seethed inwardly, forcing herself to swallow the words that clawed at her throat. She wanted to yell at him for his inability to manage his lovers, but she knew that would only make her sound jealous.The woman, now identified as Aurora, walked up to Dane and entwined her hands with his. She







