Asher's face flickered with shock, then shame. "Two days ago at the council meeting? You heard that?"
"Yes, I heard you said I was the fat and ugly one that would never amount to anything." I spat the words at him, relishing the pain that crossed his face. "So save your pretty lies about mating bonds and destiny. I know exactly what you three think of me."
"That's not, I didn't mean..." For once, the articulate Williams brother was at a loss for words.
"Just go," I whispered, turning back to the door. My hand trembled as I finished unlocking it. "Please, just go."
But Asher didn't move. "You heard Kyle defending you. You must have. He nearly took my head off for saying that."
I paused, my back still to him. "What?"
"Kyle grabbed me by the throat and slammed me against the wall for sa
