chapter 28:

Ashley's POV . " Mom, she's not a part of our group . " I prayed for her to believe the lie as I spoke while running my hands through my hair . Is she your soul mate ? My eyes widened as Mom questioned . My face is losing all of its color . How did she learn ? She must have heard from the girl . I pondered . She inquired if she was your mate, not if she was, as my wolf corrected her, and I later came to understand . " Mom, she's not, " I said . Wearing my shirt over my head, I said . If so, you have two weeks to come up with a justification for hitting her . my mother said She doesn't belong to our pack, as I just explained to you . I said, attempting to sway her opinion . Finally, she belongs here and there's nothing you can do about it . She said sternly while slightly raising her voice . " Okay . " I emphasized that I was still unaware that the girl would remain in this location . It's time to handle her, I say . My sister was standing with her hands crossed when I thou