|| ASHER's POV ||

As Titania stepped forward, her presence commanding the attention of everyone in the room, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease to settle over me like a heavy shroud. Her words hung in the air like a delicate balance, teetering on the edge of diplomacy and manipulation.

"Asher," she said, her voice smooth and honeyed as she addressed me directly. "I understand your concerns, but I want you to know that I am ready and willing to be a loving stepmother to your child."

I forced a polite smile onto my face, though my heart pounded in my chest with a mixture of apprehension...