Within minutes , the intruders were defeated , forced back into human form and chained . The captain approached their leader . " Who are you hunting ? " he demanded , his voice thick with authority . Before the warriors could respond , Asher arrived . The air turned heavy . 1/2 Chapter 8 +25 BONUS His towering presence silenced the room . Power radiated from him in suffocating waves . Even chained , the Black Stone wolves trembled . " T - The Northern King... " one of them whispered . Asher stepped up to the leader . His silver eyes glinted with deadly calm . " Speak , " he said one word , heavy with Alpha compulsion . The warrior stiffened , unable to resist . " We were following orders ... from Beta Leon , " he stammered . "He said a rogue named Pauline had betrayed the pack . That she was dangerous . He told us to find her - and kill her . " Asher's expression darkened . A deadly aura burst from him - cold , violent , choking the air around him . No one had ever seen him so furious . " Leon ... " Asher growled , the name like poison on his tongue . Leon had dared to send men to kill his mate . Asher's silver eyes ignited with fury . He would make sure Pauline knew : those who hurt her would answer for every wound , every betrayal . And none would be spared .