Alethea (Zoe)

I follow him into his office, making sure my team waits for me outside. As soon as I step in, Asher’s scent surrounds me. It’s calming and familiar, but it doesn’t stop the anger bubbling inside me. He rejected me and chose Maya, my sworn enemy as his mate. That betrayal still stings.

Selena’s warning echoes in my mind: ‘Stay calm. Don’t give anything away.’ Easier said than done.

Standing here, face-to-face with Alpha Asher is overwhelming. His presence is commanding, intimidating, and too familiar for my liking.

If not for my organization's insistence, I wouldn’t have stepped foot in Redwood Pack ever again. Personal feelings don’t matter...