, and I gasped as I suddenly found m

. Was it a dream? Had I been dreaming that my husban

oken up from a bad dream,

t that should be impossible. Linda had burnt all my favourite stuff when she r

and then suddenly, the doo

d in, cradling L

o

ment-this exact moment was one year ago. M

e brought me back. But why here? Out of all the moments in m

d spent years mastering the art of hiding how I truly felt. So, I lifte

g to sound considerate. I had to hold back a scoff. Sudden? He had

ou understand me, and I know you want what's best for the pack. Linda...she's an omega, Cass. And she's been through so much. In her o

picture of innocence. I couldn't stand the sight of her. Asher came to me then, takin

s stronger when she's near. If I reject her, it could kill

N

t this time, I didn't want to stop it. My voice was

Asher's eyes widening as if he'

as the exact speech he gave me. The excuses about his wolf every time he wanted to be with her. He never rejec

ced myself that I was doing the right thing for the pack. That was my mistake. I let him manipulat

about this before, Asher, and we agreed. We'll find another pack for her. So

trying to gain sympathy from the others? It didn't matter. W

ying the fragile victim again. "Cassie, think about this. I wouldn't ask if it wasn't impo

the country. We're not at war. You're a strong Alpha. I've always believed in

bled, uncertainty creeping into his voice, and

d. "The longer you delay, the harder it'll be. She's already b

avering. Victory was within my reach. He was

ening. "I'm sorry, Linda. I'll make s

uld I have prevented all the pain and betrayal o

" Asher began in a firm voice, but before he could finish

ken. "I'm too weak! I'll die if you reject

d at her. My stomach dropped. He wouldn't go t

d I met his gaze with al

r slave! I can clean, cook, anything! Just don't reje

he did before. "Sweet girl," I said, trying one la

faster than I could react and grabbed the he

l me!" she sobbed. "Ple

me off. "Enough!" His voice shook the room, his e

ously, but another gr

da into his arms, holding her like she w

and I knew exactly where he was taking her-the guest room he would soon make

ose years ago, and when I looked up, Lind

lost.

g had