Chapter 51

Ashton's POV I kept everyone updated on Damien’s movements after I broke the news that he had returned to the pack, this time to try and take Maya. Oliver was angrier than I had ever seen him. He wanted to kill Damien, but I couldn’t let that happen. As much as I understood his rage, trespassing on my packland wasn’t an offense worthy of death, no matter how infuriating Damien was. Maya placed her hand gently on Oliver’s arm, and though he calmed, the fury never left his eyes. Ciara watched the two of them with quiet interest and smiled. I think she’s fully on board with Oliver being with her daughter. “If you just want him hurt but not dead, I can handle that,” Lauren offered casually. She could sense I was wrestling with how far to go with Damien’s punishment. It was a fine line, I knew the Council didn’t want me to take any serious action against him. But they had been warned to make sure he understood the consequences. I’m positive they tried. What they underestimated was just how