Chapter 33: The Dinner Party

Asher's POV

Harper returns to the table a short while later. I saw Zoey leave not long after; I hope they didn't run into each other in the hallway. I know Harper doesn't like Zoey, so them speaking alone could be bad.

When Harper is seated, I lean over and whisper in her ear, "Did you happen to see Zoey in the hallway?"

Drake had stepped outside to talk to a member of his pack just before Harper returned.

Harper smiles, sipping on her wine, "And what if I did?"

The way she is smiling indicates to me that she probably said some strong words to Zoey in the hallway. I know she won't tell me what she said but seeing her act this protective over me has my insides fluttering with excitement.

"You know I can handle myself, right?" I whisper back, placing my hand on her thigh.

She turns to face me, a twinkle of mischief in her eyes, "I'm just making it clear to everyone that you're my husband."

Drake and Zoey come back into the room; they look between Harper and I as they sit back d