Asher walked in, bringing a chill with him. His expression was grim, shoulders tense with barely restrained fury.“What happened?” I asked, my voice no more than a whisper.“Leon sent men to kill you,” he said, each word sharp and cold like a blade.I knew Leon well. Eighteen years in the same pack taught me what he was: ruthless, calculating, utterly without conscience.“What happened to them?” I asked again, dread knotting in my stomach.“I captured them. They confessed everything.”He stepped forward, crouched in front of me, and took my hand in his. His touch was warm and steady, grounding. His thumb brushed gently across my skin.“Pauline, listen to me.”His eyes burned, a fierce light smoldering behind the silver.“You are the future Luna of Ashborn.And that Beta, Leon, will pay for everything. I’ll show him no mercy.”His voice was firm, filled with rage and protection. Through our bond, I felt it all: his fury, his resolve, the sheer force of his instinct to keep me safe.My h
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