Avril’s POV
I can feel Asher’s stare, as I’m no longer hiding behind Emerald’s eyes. I know that this is the moment of truth. I couldn’t hide any longer.
“Asher… I…” I pause to find my words.
“What did that witch do to you?” He growled. He stood and paced angrily, cursing my ex-mate, his new mate, my ex pack pretty much everyone at this point.
“No… no…” I protest. “I’ve always been this way.” Tears are streaming down my face as he pauses. The silence is palpable. “I was born this way. I wasn’t able to see until I had my wolf, and even then, I’ve had to borrow her eyes.” Words are just spilling out and I’m shaking.
Asher is holding back. He’s not reaching out to comfort or touch me. I don’t deserve his comfort anyway. I deceived him. I let him mate and mark me without all the informat
