“Love is weakness.” “No. You’re afraid of it.” His expression darkened. I knew I should stop speaking, but I couldn’t. “You’re afraid that he’ll choose me over you.” A roar tore out of his chest. He slammed my wrists harder against the floor. I cried out. “You know nothing about an Alpha.” “I know Easton.” “You know the part he allows you to see.” “And I know he would never willingly hurt me.” His golden pupils narrowed further. “Yet here you are beneath him.” “No,” I said through my tears. “I’m beneath you. And you’re hiding inside his body because you’re too weak to face me as yourself.” The wolf stared at me. For a moment, neither of us moved. Then pain flashed across Easton’s face. His grip faltered. “Ashley...” he choked out. My breath caught. “Easton?” His eyes

