The car ride between Ashley and Thorian was filled with silence. Neither of them spoke, creating a tense atmosphere around them.Finally, Ashley couldn't bear the silence any longer and asked, "Why did you want me to ride with you?" Thorian stopped the car and turned to look at Ashley."Dummy, we're gonna lose them," Ashley snapped, hitting his arm. Thorian winced at her outburst before starting the car again and driving. After a few minutes, Thorian spoke, "You didn't have to hit me that hard," he whined, pouting a little.Now, let's see things from Ashley's point of view. Seeing Thorian up close made Ashley understand why Emily called him the hottest guy ever. He was undeniably handsome, and she had to admit it. He turned to look at her, and she immediately looked away, not wanting him to catch her staring at him.After what felt like hours to Ashley, Thorian suddenly slammed on the brakes, bringing the car to a halt. Ashley turned to look at him, wondering why he had stopped. She s

Thorian's POV:Deep within the inner recesses of my being, I grappled with an insatiable urge to divulge my true nature to these hapless humans who had recklessly transgressed into my territory. Their audacious intrusion into my personal space, coupled with their brash threats against my very existence, struck me as absurd in the extreme. Yet, I remained concealed in the shadows, guarding the full extent of my power, a predator in waiting.As I observed the unfolding drama, my frustration grew with every moment. Ashley, in her moment of vulnerability, resorted to pleading with them, inadvertently revealing more of her human nature than her wolfish prowess. It irked me to the core that these humans remained blissfully oblivious to the dire consequences that awaited those who dared to challenge me—the alpha whose authority was unassailable, and whose pride was untouchable.Amid the heavy silence that enveloped us, a voice abruptly shattered the fragile equilibrium, jolting me out of my

Before the bullet could find its mark on Thorian, Rolf sprang into action, diving in front of the oncoming shot with lightning reflexes. The abruptness of his move sent shockwaves of surprise rippling through the room, leaving Ashley with her eyes wide and a scream escaping her lips."Oh my goodness, Rolf, are you okay?" Ashley's voice trembled with concern as she rushed towards him, her eyes fixated on the blood now profusely flowing from Rolf's wounded right arm.Chaos ensued as panic gripped the room, with everyone else in the gang reacting to Rolf's sudden injury. Everyone, that is, except Thorian, whose gaze burned with an intensity that surpassed mere anger. His eyes remained fixed on the man who had pulled the trigger."Are you okay, Rolf?" The gang members, in various states of distress, kept bombarding Rolf with questions about his injured arm. Yet, Thorian, his claws now unsheathed, stood there, ready to unleash his fury upon the assailants.Amidst the commotion, Rolf notice

Weeks had passed since the fateful incident in the human realm, and the once-tight-knit group of friends found themselves drifting apart. Ashley and the guys hadn't spoken to each other since that day, and the tension in the air was palpable.In particular, things between Ashley and Emily were strained. Emily still refused to engage in conversation with Ashley, but a glimmer of hope remained as Emily would occasionally send greeting messages. These brief interactions served as a lifeline, a fragile connection to a friendship that had been severely tested.One day, Ashley was meandering through the bustling hallways of her school, lost in thought. Her mind was consumed by the newfound powers she had discovered in the human world. A small smile tugged at her lips as she examined her hand, turning it this way and that. The sensation of newfound power coursing through her veins was exhilarating.Suddenly, a tap on her shoulder snapped Ashley out of her reverie. She turned to find Alarina,

Ashley's Perspective (POV)The rush of emotions and sensations coursed through me as Thorian's strong hand firmly gripped my waist and lifted me up. In that moment, an uncontrollable blush painted my cheeks, a telltale sign of the undeniable attraction I had been trying so hard to deny.There was an undeniable fire that ignited within me whenever Thorian touched me, but I refused to acknowledge it. I had convinced myself that I wanted nothing to do with him. After all, I had heard countless stories of wolves finding happiness and an unbreakable connection with their mates. Initially, I believed that the connection I felt with Rolf was genuine, but now, being so close to Thorian, I couldn't help but admit that what I felt was entirely different, something I had been avoiding and denying.Could he be my mate? I quickly dismissed the notion. I refused to believe in the myths and legends surrounding wolf mates. It had to be all in my head.Thorian's voice interrupted my thoughts, snapping