Asher stared , his silver - gray eyes wide . " You ... " he breathed , brushing the fur on my head with reverence . " You're stunning . " My wolf whimpered softly , nuzzling into his palm . He chuckled , eyes warm . " Seems your wolf likes me . " Through the bond , I answered clearly , " I like you too . " His smile deepened , slow and certain . " I know . And I love you more with every breath . " Then something shifted again . 1/2 Chapter 10 +25 BONUS The antidote , activated by moonlight and my bloodline , surged through me . The invisible chains suppressing my strength shattered . My full power returned , brighter and sharper than ever , filling my veins with a wild , unstoppable rhythm . My wolf lifted her head and howled - a cry of return, of claim , of war . It echoed through the heavens , rolling over mountains and rivers like a call no one could ignore . I , Pauline , heir of the Black Stone Tribe , had come back . Asher stepped beside me , his Alpha aura flaring to meet mine . The force of our combined energy made the very air tremble , the moon seeming to blaze brighter in answer . " It's time , " he said , locking eyes with mine , the promise of battle burning between us . " Let's go reclaim what's yours . "