CHAPTER 12: The Return of the Ruby

Sophia slinked back from the wolf. Asher tore off his mask, revealing himself to be Amelia’s brother.

Oh shit, Sophia thought, her heart dropping. It’s Amelia’s brother and he’s fucking furious!

“You poisoned my sister?” Asher growled, his eyes flashing yellow. His claws started to come out. “You damaged her wolf?”

Sophia looked to Gabriel. “Gabriel, do something. This wolf is crazy! He’s lost his mind. I never poisoned Amelia. I would never do that,” she pleaded with Gabriel.

Asher lunged forward but Sophia stepped behind Gabriel. “Get out of the way,” Asher growled threateningly at Gabriel. “This isn’t your fight.”

“Please. NO, Gabriel. Help me,” Sophia yelled, terrified. Everyone in the room was holding a collective breath. Asher was a strong wolf, one of the strongest around, and by the look on his face, he was about to teach Sophia a lesson.

Gabriel thought back to that day with Amelia, when she had accused Sophia of poisoning her. He had been to blind to see it. He’d been so bus