Asher’s POV “You heard me, Alpha. I want a child,” she repeated, a grin spreading across her face. My fists clenched at her audacity. “Don’t you ever kiss me again,” I snapped, my voice tight with irritation. Her smile only widened, and that smug look made my blood boil. “You’re feisty, you know that?” she said with an amused tone, eyes glinting with challenge. “And that just makes you even sexier.” She leaned in slightly. “You don’t want me taking your child away? Then you’ll compensate me by giving me one. Seems fair to me.” “I can get you a child if that’s what you want,” I spat, my voice sharp. “There are plenty of people I can offer up, but it will never—never—be from me.” My gaze hardened. “And don’t you ever make the mistake of asking me again.” Her jaw tightened, anger flashin

