Chapter 48

FORTY-EIGHT 

"I don't have a choice, Lily." Asher's jaw pressed together.

"Then make one! You are the Alpha! You fight! That's what we do!" she exploded. 

For the first time, something in Asher broke. 

"You think I don't want to fight? You think I want to leave you? To leave this pack?" He snarled, his wolf moving beneath the surface.

Lily froze.

Asher's breathing was heavy, his hands trembling slightly before he clenched them into fists. 

"But I can not, this is not a battle I can win. And if I go down fighting, without a plan then what happens to Moonhaven?" he continued, his voice lower now, hoarse.

"So that's it? You are just going to die, and we are supposed to figure things out?" Lily pulling back burning tears.

"No. That's why I need her." Asher shook his head. 

Lily body paused. She knew exactly who he meant. 

"Ava," she said flatly. 

"She's the only one who can take my place." Asher nodded.