Betrayed, Then Back For Blood

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Upon hearing Reece’s words, the others quickly got up and headed for the door one after another.

Soon after, only Ashton and Briar were left in the living room.

Still in Ashton’s arms, Briar watched the others disappear before her gaze fell to his arms, which were tightening even more firmly around her.

“Um, Ashton, I’d like to go see, too. Could you let me go?” Briar asked hesitantly.

“What do you think?” Ashton chuckled softly as he noticed Briar’s face filled with guilt. “Babe, you can run, but you can’t hide. There are some things I still want to hear from you.”

“Say what?” Briar asked.

“Harith Lopez is dead, and we watched him blow up with our own eyes. Surely you have other thoughts?” Ashton pressed, not giving Briar a chance to beat around the bush.

Briar pressed her lips together, about to deny it, but she faltered under his knowing gaze. “Alright, I do have other plans.”

Knowing she couldn’t hide it from Ashton, she gave up and lowered her head in admission.

Ashton placed his hand on Briar’s head, and she immediately felt the warmth from his large palm.

“Briar, we’re legally married now. If you dare ditch me and go off on your own again, I’ll have to enforce some family rules.” Ashton’s tone was fierce and threatening, but the tenderness in his eyes was almost tangible, enveloping Briar.

‘It was another blatant use of his good looks. What else could I say?‘ Briar thought.

She nodded obediently. “Okay, I get it.”

“That’s my girl.” Ashton was extremely pleased. He lifted Briar’s chin in one hand slowly and leaned down to give her a rewarding kiss.

Briar tilted her head back, surrendering to Ashton’s passionate kiss. But in an instant, her eyes widened, and she struggled to break free from his embrace.

but don’t be a rascal!” Briar placed her palms on Ashton’s arms, trying to

grabbing Briar’s hand with one hand to stop

married. This shouldn’t be a word between spouses.” Ashton smiled slyly, ‘It’s

“You rascal!” Briar exclaimed.

prevent her from pulling away, while she struggled

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strength, and their position was far

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she was playing hard to get, especially in the eyes

in surprise when she felt Ashton’s

just like that, Briar. Hold on tight and don’t let go.” Ashton whispered

hesitant whispers echoed through the spacious

had her pinned to the sofa, neglecting the fact that there was a group of friends outside who could burst in at any moment, doing as he

and shy altogether, and was so exasperated with this shameless man, who seemed to get turned on anytime and anywhere, that she couldn’t help but

I might try to escape, he would shamelessly use any means necessary to make me submit to

caught between resistance and surrender as his affection consumed every

breathless pleas only carried them further–to the bedroom at last—yet the moment the door closed behind them. Ashton cast

the wide sill of the window, even the marble counter of the bathroom. There was

remembered how many times he had claimed her–only the

in the end, she was carried

she was exhausted beyond thought–too drained to scheme, too weary to repeat what had happened before, when

damned man… that brute!‘

morning, bleary–eyed and aching, it was barely half past five. The bedroom door creaked open,

Alexia, grinning from ear

as she sat

collarbone.

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