"Don't worry about Elsie." Asher said suddenly, breaking the silence, "She won't be a problem from now on. I handled it."
Asher's words said so deceptively calm should have comforted them, instead
a prickle of dread slipped down each Alpha's spine.
Alaric shot Asher a wary look. "What did you do?"
There was no mistaking the implication of those words: Asher had been on campus last night, and he must have done something to Elsie.
Even Roman, usually quick with a joke, turned serious. "We've broken a lot of rules, Asher, but if you've tampered with her mind, Elijah will kill you. This time, literally."
Everyone knew the deal. Because they were all rivals for Elsie's hand, Asher's ability created an unfair advantage as he could compel her to fall in love with him if he wished.
