Nan and Pop remained surprisingly quiet throughout the entire conversation, even though they were the ones who had inadvertently sparked the whole situation. It was clear they stood by their decision, believing with unwavering conviction that Jackson was not a suitable Alpha for their pack. As a result, he had chosen to take his loyalties elsewhere, claiming a different pack as his own.
Once the last of the guests departed, I exchanged soft goodbyes with Elijah, who left with Owen. After they left, I retreated upstairs, needing a moment to collect my thoughts.
I stepped into the bathroom, letting the warm water cascade over me in the shower, washing away the tension of the day. It wasn’t long before I felt the familiar presence of Asher joining me, his silhouette appearing in the misty s
