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Chapter 107

Gers

Ashton didn’t say a word during our drive to the Mercer estate. I glanced at him, thinking he might be

nervous.

“When we get there, you just need to greet them. I’ll handle any questions that come our way,” I reassured him.

“Okay,” he replied simply.

“If Logan is there and he says something mean or tries to make things difficult for you, don’t hold back,” I added firmly.

“Okay,” he said again, his tone calm.

“Oh, right. We need to get our story straight,” I said, remembering the details we’d need to sell this charade. “Let’s say we met in Amaty, and you… well, you liked me so much that you followed me here.*

I trailed off, feeling too shy to finish the sentence.

Ashton didn’t miss a beat. “I probably won’t mess that up,” he said.

I turned to him, confused, but understanding dawned on me

know how to respond, so I stayed quiet. The silence between us grew, making the atmosphere slightly

hands gripped the steering wheel tighter. Suddenly, the car in front of us slammed on

Ashton’s hand shot out like lightning. He grabbed the

a halt, I sat frozen

his voice steady but filled with concern. “It’s fine if the car gets damaged, but

the car once the vehicle in front of us started moving again.

years of driving experience felt laughable compared to the control and skill Ashton had just

I couldn’t help

replied, his tone neutral.

at him briefly. “Then what kind of soldier were

he

television to know that special forces were the elite–the best of the best. They

really was incredible. There was a toughness about

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