Asher's POV

The drive back from Cassandra’s building felt like it was lasting forever. Every red light dragged on endlessly, every horn from the car behind me sounded personal, like the whole world had decided to lean on the noise just to get under my skin. I kept replaying the moment the door opened, and she told me I was free to get any wolf to fill her Luna position.

I pulled into the pack driveway at exactly 8:42 p.m.

My chest felt heavy, even though I had seen her and knew she was safe.

I finally got out, locked the car, and walked inside.

I went straight upstairs without...