et

ow. Panic sets in as I sit up, realizing I'm not in my room. The bed feels

oly fuck," my face burning with t

and the connection bet

I laid eyes on him, I heard the un

. I had no idea it was this strong. As I recall Asher

ntle tune as my heart swells with joy. I've found my mate.

e feeling, reminding myself that he's the

teps outside the room. My heart skips a beat as I

th irritation. "Asher, what's wrong?"

I think I see a flicker of emotion. But it'

You low-life rejects from Blood

the gut. How can he say such cr

Growing up in BloodMoon pack was a night

menacing. I feel stunned, clutching the sheet t

words last night and the contempt etched on his face now. His eyes are col

ight, you dare to call me by my name?" he sneer

e shreds my self-esteem, leaving me feeling raw and vulnerabl

I choke out, my voice

What makes you think I'll claim you as my Luna? You have no cla

t's going to rip apart. I struggle to proce

, trying to keep my emotions in check. "Mat

pairing me with someone as despicable as you." As

ken aback by Asher

all, exuding an air of authority that makes him look fearless.

remind him of our intimate enco

control at the sight of you and taking charge. I would never stoop

l words cut deep. How can he say such hurtful things

get out of bed, the sheet falling a

uickly masks his gaze with a cold expres

g last night." I hastily gather my scattered clothes and

one must know that we are mates, whatever happens b

ead as if he's struggli

e I'm suffocating. I try to push aside the overwhelming em

ou going to pretend like nothing happened between us?"

gaze despite the tears streaming down my face. His piercing green eyes, which

desire in his eyes as he looks at me. But

as I stand before Alpha Asher. He looks at me with

this since last night, but I think I'll ha

he words that shatter my heart. "I, Asher Knight, Alpha of the Redwood P