**Ashley POV**

She stared at me as though I'd lost my mind, and I smiled within myself.

She then asked, "Is that why you're dressed up like a doll, like an ancient Cinderella, just to catch your Alpha's attention? What if he doesn't notice you? You'll end up feeling bad and crying your eyes out, won't you? If I were you, I wouldn't do that. I'll just sit here and chew popcorn, watching the snow falling outside since there's no phone or television here."

I observed her before shaking my head. She seemed boring; here, I was thinking she'd be excited about coming with me.

"What's an ancient Cinderella?" My...