Poppy’s P.O.V
Ashton spent days locked in his own room, refusing to speak to anyone or eat. I began to really regret finding the gem that caused this downfall. I bit my lip and stared at the Alpha’s door. Though I could now have free rain of the pack house, I was still not allowed outside or off the property according to the many security stationed at every door. I lifted my hand and gently knocked at the door of Ashton’s room, hearing nothing but silence in return. I sighed and opened the door, a low creek signifying my entrance. The room was incredibly dark. Ashton was lid in a large pile of blankets and pillows in his bed, looking more like a lump than anything else.
“Ashton?” I spoke quietly as I carefully made my way into his room, sitting on the foot of the bed. Ashton was lying si
