Asher's mind flashed with images of Bella's blank, confused expression when she had looked at him, completely unaware of who he was or the bond they shared. It had cut him deeper than he ever thought possible.
He drove into a small human city, navigating through narrow streets that became more decrepit and less favorable with every turn. He needed to buy time, to find a place to shift into his wolf form and get them across the royal borders without drawing any more attention. Plus, he had to get rid of this car as he noticed at some point that he might have a tail. Better to be safe than sorry. The city’s rougher outskirts would give him some cover as he planned his next move.
Asher pulled into an alleyway, and he turned off the engine, glancing around cautiously. The neighborhood was qu
