Ashley's POV I finally made up my mind. Or maybe, this decision had taken root a long time ago. The moment Hebert extended his hand to me in front of everyone, it started to sprout. Yes, I'm accepting his offer. It's not just to repay him for all the times he's helped me. It's for me. I need a way out, a way to escape this suffocating swamp called Brian. "Oh my God, Ashley," Vicki said, setting down her coffee cup. Her sharp eyes scanned my face, a hint of teasing lurking in her expression. "You've just made one of the smartest decisions ever. I mean, Hebert? He's like a hotter, stronger Chris Evans." "Vicki. I'm just... agreeing to help Hebert with some of the Bloodmoon Pack's affairs, like I used to do for the Blackwood Pack." "'Handling affairs'? Really?" She raised

