Asher couldn’t help the proud smile that spread across his face as he watched Bella stand her ground. He stepped forward, wrapping a protective arm around her waist, pulling her close. “You heard my mate,” Asher said, his voice a low growl that carried through the room. “She was always, and still is, part of Stormheart Pack.”
Tronel looked like he was about to explode. His eyes darted around, realizing that all eyes were on him, many of them mocking. His plan to shame Bella had backfired spectacularly, and now he was the one being humiliated. Crystal, who had been watching the exchange with a look of irritation, signalled him to let it be and leave.
But Tronel wasn’t done yet. Desperation and fury lit his eyes as he turned back to Bella. “You can deny it all you want, but I will prove th
