Asher's Point Of View Having to leave her once again was killing me on the inside. I didn't want to be even a second away from her. Not now, of all times, when I just got her back. For the sake of everyone within those doors, this better be worth my time. I heard Ryker growl within the corner walls of my mind, but Azalea strangely kept quiet. I sauntered into the court, expecting to walk into one of the Conclave meetings. But instead, I found only Daemon seated in the Courtroom, going through a pile of files. My eyes narrowed on Daemon at the head of the table, and his obsidian eyes lifted to me. They seemed troubled and worried. This was serious. I walked closer to one of the empty seats at the table. “You wanted me here,” I said, settling on the seat, my voice breaking through the

