AVALON Fear surged through me, and I quickly turned to face the voice coming from behind. My heart was in my throat. I was out when I shouldn’t be, and alone too. But upon seeing who it was, a wave of relief washed over me. Oh goodness, it’s just Asher. I thought, placing a hand on my chest as if to stop my heart from racing. Asher was leaning on the wall with his hands in his pockets. His signature pose. He wasn’t wearing a shirt I realized, the second my eyes drew down past his face. I suddenly felt hot when I had no business doing so. But I was sure it was because he was the literal copy of my mate, shape and hotness, all except the scars. And I need to ask Merrick about his. I noted to myself trying my hardest to peel my eyes off the man’s chest that was in front of me. “You se