AXEL
I gathered a team of four warriors and prepared to search for the silver-eyed wolf. We were almost ready to leave, when Asher jogged up to us.
“Didn’t think you’d go without me, did you?” Asher asked, a cocky smile plastered on his face. It was the kind of smile that girls used to swoon over left and right. They still swooned over him, but most knew better than to flirt with him. It was no secret we all belonged to Juniper.
“I didn’t assign you to this group.” I chose my words carefully, knowing full well why Asher was here.
“Nope, and don’t start thinking Ethan sent me to spy on you, either,” he said, reading my mind. “I’m here because I want to be. It’s clear this is important to you, and I want to support you.”
I fought the doubt in my head. Asher was not the type to lie to m
