Chapter 32

Ashton's POV “Damien,” I said, voice like steel, “I told you last night, call the Council if you think you’ve got a case. But I warned you not to come back here. That was your mistake.” I took a step closer, no emotion in my expression. “You lied to the Council. You fed them a false narrative, hoping to manipulate them into helping you force three innocent women back into your control. But here’s the thing,” I leaned in slightly, “I know exactly what your intentions were. You’re not half as clever as you think.” “My answer hasn’t changed. Neither you nor your men will ever be allowed into my pack again. You have two options: leave now and go back to Blackwood, or sit quietly in your vehicle until the Council rep is done. But I’ll tell you this, when you leave today, it’ll only be you and your men. The women are staying.” I turned toward the gate. “Wade, if they try to cross into the pack again, hit them with tranquilizer darts and take them to the holding cells.” Without waiting for a