Betrayed, Then Back For Blood

hapter 146

Chapter 146

Ashton’s so–called “usual routine” was that they’d each go to their own rooms to shower, then one of them would quietly slip into the other’s bedroom. One would obediently lie down with eyes closed, trying to fall asleep, while the other would sit nearby, gaming away.

One still, one moving, peaceful and serene, as if time itself stood still.

Because of the awkwardness, after Briar entered Ashton’s bedroom, she didn’t say a word. She went straight to the single armchair in the corner and

started playing a game on her phone.

Ashton was sensible enough. He lay down obediently, closed his eyes, and waited to fall asleep.

After finishing two rounds, Briar finally looked up at Ashton. He was wearing a slightly open robe, unintentionally revealing his sexy chest. His breathing was steady and long.

Phew! He’s finally asleep!‘ Briar thought, finally letting out a breath of relief.

The weight on Briar’s heart lifted. She touched her still–burning face, then her lips, which were no longer swollen. She felt the lingering ripples in her

chest.

Men, especially handsome ones, were truly seductive.

That kiss in the car had completely messed with Briar’s mind. Even while gaming, she was totally distracted.

She slumped further into the armchair, resting her head on her hand. As her tense expression relaxed, drowsiness crept in.

Probably because she felt safer now that Ashton was asleep, Briar let herself close her eyes.

Half an hour later, her breathing steadied, and she drifted into a deep sleep.

Meanwhile, Ashton, who was supposedly asleep, opened his eyes. There was no trace of sleepiness in his gaze, just clarity.

He mimicked Briar’s posture, propping up his head as he watched the sleeping girl. Because she was curled up in the chair, her sleeping position looked uncomfortable. Soon, her head began to bob forward and back…

Ashton’s eyes were gentle, amused by her awkward sleeping pose.

night, surrounded by alternating softness and firmness, a warm cocoon. She didn’t wake until

something smooth and warm. As

that… a

not just any heartbeat. It

cleared. She opened her eyes, and a giant close–up of

jumped up in place, nearly tumbling off the bed. A pair of strong arms

Briar stammered, her

to ask, ‘What are you doing in

and the bedspread clearly weren’t hers. So she switched gears and thought to ask, “Why am I

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she distinctly remembered falling asleep on the armchair last night. However, she woke up on

arms.

touched earlier, and the strong heartbeat under her palm.

just slept with Ashton. Her hand was touching his

god!‘ Briar squeezed her eyes shut in

me this is just a dream and I haven’t

concerned voice, tinged with amusement, sounded. His hand

forced her eyes open and pried his hand off her waist, trying her best to put on a

of emotion on her face and held back a chuckle. “Morning. Want to get up now or sleep a bit longer? The time

from the nightstand, glanced at it, and said, “It’s

the phone, silenced the alarm, then bolted out of bed, threw on her shoes, opened the door, shut it behind her, and

the outside, it looked like a calm, coordinated routine. But

escape like a heartless playboy who’d

stopped to question him about why

climbed

Ashton really

assumed she’d unknowingly climbed into his

home, straight into the bathroom. Looking at herself in the mirror, her eyes were full of panic and