CHAPTER 55 "ASHER'S POV" As the driver drove me to the pack council meeting, my thoughts were preoccupied with my recent exchange with Hailey. I grappled with a sense of unease following our previous conversation. I had not expected Hailey to agree to be just friends as I said that to her only out of fear of losing our friendship. I spent the entire night thinking about Hailey and the kiss which made me realize I might have feelings for Hailey. I didn't understand when and how it happened, but all I knew was I was madly and helplessly in love with her. I had no idea whether Hailey felt the same for me and the thought of asking her about it made me terrified. I was scared of rejection. "She just wants to be friends?" I thought to myself, as I looked out of the window. Despite feel

