(Mira)
I woke up to an empty bed. Again.
Ridge had left early. Probably another meeting with the brothers. Something about the Iron Wolves.
I got up. Showered. Got dressed. Made coffee.
The section felt quiet. Too quiet.
I walked to the main room. Figured I'd find something to do. Maybe help with breakfast or something.
Harlow was there. Sitting at the bar with her own coffee. She looked as miserable as I felt.
"Morning," I said.
"Morning."
I sat down next to her. "You okay?"
"Not really."
"What happened?"
She looked at me. "Asher happened."
"What did he do?"
Her face went red. "He spanked me. Like a child. Said I needed to learn there are consequences for my actions."
I didn't know what to say.
"It's humiliating," Harlow said. "I'm a grown woman and he treated me like I wa
