Chapter 48
Derek’s pov
Asher's words struck me like a bolt of lightning, shattering the fragile facade I had constructed to protect my deepest secret. The weight of his knowledge settled heavily upon my mind, clouding my thoughts and leaving me reeling with the sudden realization that the truth about Bella had been laid bare. How could he know? How could he possibly know that she was human? Questions swirled in my head, demanding answers that I wasn't prepared to give.
"W-what? Bella isn't a human," I stammered, my voice trembling as I desperately tried to maintain the lie that had shielded us from the supernatural world.
A knowing smile curved Asher's lips, his eyes glinting with a mix of amusement and menace. "There's really no need to lie to me, Derek," he replied, his voice laced w
