LOGINBrian’s POV Cold, sterilized air filled the entire room. I lay on the soft bed in the Blackwood Pack medical center, an IV needle still taped to my arm. Clear fluid dripped down the tube, slow and steady, slipping into my veins one cool drop at a time. My body felt hollowed out, every breath tugg
Ashley’s POV “Brian…” Hebert said the name like it didn’t quite fit in his mouth, “he took part in the rescue. And he got hurt doing it. I’ve already sent someone to bring him back to the Blackwood Pack.” “Brian?” I jerked upright in his arms, stunned. “Him? How could he…?” It made zero sense. B
My mind went completely blank, like every drop of blood in my body had rushed straight to my head all at once. He was right outside the door. The guy who’d been talking to me on the phone literally a minute ago was standing outside my room now. I scrambled off the bed—hands, knees, whatever worke
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 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
Brian's POV "Your speech was pretty impressive today." Honestly, I never thought Ashley could shine like that. The dim hallway lights cast mesmerizing shadows on her refined face. She was dressed in a sleek black gown, like a black rose blooming arrogantly in the dark, exuding this confidence—one
Ashley's POVBrian was standing by the champagne tower, holding a glass in his hand, his gaze fixed on me with a mix of emotions that I couldn't quite place.If this had been me a few months ago, I probably would've been flustered under the weight of his intense stare, lowering my head in guilt. Bac
Hebert's large, firm hand gripped my waist tightly, the heat from his touch searing into my skin. The mix of crisp cedarwood and the overpowering dominance of a top-tier Alpha radiating from him was like a raging snowstorm, engulfing me entirely. My breath hitched, heart pounding wildly against my c







