AXEL

As I turned to leave, my wolf kept reprimanding me for being an ass. I locked up. I had to get a hold of my desires. I could not play into Ashley's little trick. Whatever sorcery she was using, I was not falling for it. Besides, I had told her that there would not be a repeat of what we had in the forest. To stand by that, I had to keep my distance. I was not one to be controlled by a woman's body! Not even one as beneath me as Ashley!

I was almost at the door when the gate opened. I ...