Bella stirred, her consciousness slowly rising as warmth enveloped her. Her body felt cocooned in a fortress of strength, and she realized she was wrapped securely in Asher’s arms. For a moment, she was disoriented, her thoughts hazy as she tried to piece together where she was.
Then it all came flooding back. The dungeon. Alpha Brad. Luna Candice. Their vile plan. Her desperate fight. And finally, her rescue.
Her breath hitched slightly as the memories replayed in her mind. But the steady rhythm of Asher’s heartbeat beneath her ear was a grounding force, reminding her that the nightmare was over.
Bella shifted slightly, trying not to wake him, but her stomach betrayed her with a loud grumble. She stilled, embarrassed, only to feel Asher’s arms tighten slightly before he stirred.
“Are
