تسجيل الدخولBrian’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
"Don't believe?" She lifted her head from my arms, her tear-filled eyes staring into mine. "Brian, why are you always so sure about her? After everything tonight—her behavior, how close she was with Herbert—doesn't it prove she's bringing shame to the Blackwood Pack?""I just know," I said firmly, l
No.I bit down hard on my lip, the sharp sting and taste of blood filling my mouth as I fought against the overwhelming mental pressure. There was no way I'd kneel to him again. Never."I refuse," I forced out the words through clenched teeth, each syllable draining all the strength from my body.My
Ashley's POVSilvia's face twisted with a mix of anger and panic, the cracks finally showing on her pitiful little facade.Perfect. That's exactly what I wanted."Ashley! You've gone too far!" Brian snapped out of his shock and stormed up to me, standing protectively in front of a hysterical Silvia.
Hebert's POVThe beeping sound of the disconnected call echoed softly in the quiet office. I set the phone down, my fingertips still carrying the cold, metallic sensation.Ashley.Her name turned over silently on my tongue, carrying a kind of reverence I had never felt for any other she-wolf before.







