Chapter 27

Paige's POV The joy of watching your pup grow is one of the most profound experiences in a wolf's life. I've witnessed every first in Asher's journey—his first word, first steps,first laugh.My precious pup filled the empty hole in my heart. He filled my life with love and happiness. He painted my world with colors when all I could see was gray after Noah rejected me. Asher became my salvation when I was drowning in betrayal. "Mommy! I got a star!" I turned to see my five-year-old son beaming at me, his amber eyes—so like his father's—glowing with pride as he showed me the star sticker on the back of his small hand. He wore a black buttoned polo and slacks, looking like a miniature businessman, though his dark hair was already disheveled despite my attempts to tame it this morning. I reached over and ran my fingers through his hair, my wolf Tiana purring with maternal satisfaction within me. "I see,my little wolf is studying hard," I said, letting my scent—fresh rain and wild orchids—wr