Asher's POV It was difficult to say goodbye to my mate after we made up just a few minutes ago. But my parents would be back at the castle tomorrow. I had to stay in the castle to learn what my father was up to. I had an important promise to my mate to keep. On my way back, I saw two familiar figures sitting in the car at the edge of the forest. Malcolm, I expected. Magda hadn't been that pleased with me last time. "Asher, is everything alright?" Malcolm asked. He knew I was going for Vika. "Yeah, we're fine now." I smiled at him. "Prince Asher, I need your help," Magda said, eyes wide. She was Vika's mother, of course, she was worried. "I thought you didn't trust me," I pointed out. Magda waved her hand in front of her face. "I spoke to Master Rutfus. He convinced me that

