登入He definitely didn’t need to check with me—an Omega—about it. “You… you’re asking me?” I asked, unsure I’d heard right. “Of course.” His answer came without hesitation. “You’re the one they hurt, so you have the right to decide how this ends. And you’re also the lead on this project. Whatever happ
Ashley POV “Hey sweetheart, get some rest first. I’ve got a few things to deal with.” Caroline gently closed the door for me, her movements so soft it was as if she was afraid of disturbing me. The room returned to silence, leaving only the faint sound of wind outside the window. I lay on that ov
“Sweetheart, dependence and independence aren’t opposites,” Caroline said with a small, knowing smile. "No matter if you're human or one of us supernaturals, we're all basically pack creatures. It’s wired in our bones. We look after each other, lean on each other. Being independent doesn’t mean you
Ashley’s POV I had been asleep for what felt like forever. It was like drifting in a warm, endless ocean—no pain, no fear, just nothingness. For a while, I honestly thought I was already gone. Then a faint streak of light pierced through the darkness and brushed against my eyelids. I forced mys
Hebert’s POV While I was fighting to free Ashley, I could feel Brian already locked in a brutal brawl with that bastard Paul. The dull thuds of fists smashing into flesh, mixed with Paul’s miserable screams, kept bouncing off the basement walls like some twisted echo chamber. Cecilia, stunned for
Only two. Which meant, in the end, it would just be me and Brian going in. I took the cold crystal bracelets, gripping them hard enough that my knuckles ached. “Thank you,” I said solemnly, then turned and bolted toward the exit. No more time to waste. Ashley, wait for me. I swear—no matter if
"I'm not drunk!" he shot back, firm and steady. His hands came up to grip my face, forcing me to meet his gaze. "I'm completely sober, Ashley! I never wanted to pressure you—I wanted to give you time, to ease into your life gently." He let out a heavy sigh, something raw and aching flickering in hi
The cramped Maybach interior was instantly overwhelmed by the sharp mix of Hebert's icy cedarwood scent and the faint burn of Scotch whiskey. His body, solid and unyielding like carved marble, loomed over me with an undeniable force, pinning me against the plush leather seat. The chill of the leath
I scanned the bustling hall twice, searching for that distinctly commanding figure of his, but there was no sign of him anywhere. About half an hour later. "Impressive speech, Ms. Ashley." A deep, cello-like voice spoke from above me. I looked up instantly. It was Boris, the bear leader who contr
Ashley's POV I never thought Brian would go out of his way to corner me in the hallway, only to spout such ridiculous nonsense. The words coming out of his mouth made me feel sick to my stomach. He had the audacity to claim that Hebert was just using me, while he was the one who truly cared. What







