Alpha Asher
"But don’t let it consume you. You deserve the truth, and you’re finally getting it. Don’t let her take anything else from you."
Asher closed his eyes, exhaling slowly. Her words settled over him, steadying him in a way nothing else had. He opened his eyes and looked at her, his expression raw but calmer.
"Thank you," he said quietly.
For a moment, they stood in silence, the forest around them a cocoon of stillness. Asher finally pushed away from the tree, his shoulders straighter.
"Let’s go back," he said, his voice steadier. "I’ve had enough running for one night."