Chapter 14: New Beginnings

Asher released Vivenne, who stumbled over to Gabriel. “Do something, Gabriel,” Vivenne ordered.

Gabriel looked around the room. Everyone was staring. He said nothing. He only looked at Amelia one last time and lifted his chin. Then he took his mother’s arm and led her out of the room.

“Are you crazy?” Asher asked Olivia. She was still brandishing the empty wine bottle, smug look on her face. Her wolf was still stirring within her.

“I was defending Amelia,” Olivia told him. Asher took her arm and swung her around to face him. His eyes were full of concern. He held her firmly; her heart skipped a beat.

“You shouldn’t underestimate Vivienne,” Asher said. His tone was warm and brotherly. Protective. “She’s a powerful wolf. She could have hurt you.”

Olivia lowered her head. The last thing she wanted to do was upset Asher. He cared about her, that much was clear. Maybe not in the way she wanted, but at least it was something. She apologized immediately.

Amelia saw that her brother was co