Alethea

It's as if the ground beneath me should open up and swallow me whole. I can’t face her. I can’t tell Kayla I have a son, and I definitely can’t let her know that the child is Asher’s.

The mere thought of Asher finding out sends a wave of fear crashing over me. If he knew, he would take my son away, wanting him to be part of the Redwood Pack.

Worse, Maya would become his stepmother, and I’m certain she would be cruel to him, knowing I’m his mother. I can’t let that happen. I won’t let that happen.

My mind races with these overwhelming thoughts, swirling emotions...