Asher's POV Harper returns to the table a short while later. I saw Zoey leave not long after; I hope they didn't run into each other in the hallway. I know Harper doesn't like Zoey, so them speaking alone could be bad. When Harper is seated, I lean over and whisper in her ear, “Did you happen to see Zoey in the hallway?" Drake had stepped outside to talk to a member of his pack just before Harper returned. Harper smiles, sipping on her wine, “And what if I did?" The way she is smiling indicates to me that she probably said some strong words to Zoey in the hallway. I know she won't tell me what she said but seeing her act this protective over me has my insides fluttering with excitement. “You know I can handle myself, right?" I whisper back, placing my hand on her thigh. She turns to

