ALESSIA
His eyes met mine. His expression was completely blank — no anger, no irritation, nothing. That emptiness alone sent unease crawling into my chest. I slowly lowered myself back into the seat, tucking my hair behind my ears as I tried to find the right words.
“Actually… I didn’t mean to say that to you. I’m sorry,” I whispered softly, avoiding his eyes.
“What did you say?”
“I shouted at you. I’m sorry,” I replied, lowering my gaze as guilt settled heavily over me.
“Did you shout at me?” he shrugged. “Kade thought that was your real voice.”
I shut my eyes in frustration. Could he and his wolf ever take anything seriously?
“Asher, can you ever take someone seriously?” I asked.
He let out a deep breath and leaned back in his chair, his eyes fixed on me with that same blank sta
