Asher POV I stepped out of the pack mansion alongside Alpha Enzo, my hands clasped calmly behind my back like a soldier on inspection, though inside, a quiet storm raged. The tension between us had been brittle—sharp and dangerous—but for now, it was settled. I had made it clear. “Enzo,” I said, voice low but steady, “please, respect my mate, Isabella. Whatever issues you have with her—consider them over. From now on.” He nodded, a slight tightening of his jaw betraying his effort to keep things civil. “You have my word.” We started our slow stroll toward the slave quarters, the heavy silence between us filled only by the crunch of gravel beneath our boots. The sun was dipping behind the trees, casting long shadows that stretched over the grounds like silent sentinels. I could feel the weight of what was coming—what I had to face. “Look, Asher,” Enzo finally broke the silence, his voice softer than I expected, “I’m sorry—for the fights, for the mess I made. You and Isabella des
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