Ashley’s POV
I walked back into the room, my thoughts swirling with the chaos of the day. After a quick shower, I slipped into something comfortable—just a simple casual outfit. The soft fabric was calming against my skin, but my mind couldn’t quite relax. I sat down on the couch, trying to find focus, when Steven strode into the room.
His expression was dark, frustration radiating from him like a storm ready to break.
"Did you get the phone?" I asked, already knowing the answer from the scowl on his face.
"No," he admitted, his tone sharp with annoyance. "They were too many of them, and they’re too fast."
A laugh escaped me, and I couldn’t help the teasing edge in my voice. "So the mighty, ruthless Alpha lost to his two sisters and cousin brother?" I said, letting the mockery drip fr
