Chapter Forty Three

*Ashley’s POV*

My heart pounded in my chest as I stood in the dimly lit forest, my eyes fixed on the gathering ahead. I couldn't believe what I was seeing.

Matt, my boyfriend and the alpha of our werewolf pack, was standing side by side with a group of vampires. It was a secret alliance that I had stumbled upon accidentally, and now I had to navigate the treacherous waters of our complex relationship.

Taking a deep breath, I stepped forward, my footsteps muffled by the fallen leaves beneath me. I kept my distance, not wanting to draw attention to myself. The moonlight filtered through the trees, casting an eerie glow on the scene before me.

Matt's deep voice cut through the silence, his words carrying a commanding tone. "We have a common enemy," he said, his eyes locked with those of the vampire leader, Tristan. "The witches are growing stronger, and if we don't unite, we won't stand a chance against them."

Tristan, a tall and imposing figure, nodded slowly. "I understand the threat