Asher didn’t need to his mating out loud; every wolf within the pack felt the truth. The mating bond had been sealed. She pushed the door of her suite open, the soft creak cutting through the silence. Cade lay on the bed, curled up in his favourite blanket, his face peaceful and untroubled. His soft breathing filled the room. Relief washed over her like a wave. She stepped closer to his bed, leaning down to brush a lock of hair away from his forehead. He didn’t stir, blissfully unaware of the upheaval in the pack tonight. Whatever ripple the mating bond had sent through the wolves hadn’t disturbed Cade. Her fingers lingered on his cheek for a moment longer before she stood, feeling the tug of the bond pulling her towards Asher. She closed her eyes, grounding herself for a second. The bo

