When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 19

Ashton P

POV

Leaving my office with Hunt and Sawyer, my thoughts are fully consumed by Rose. The urgency to check up on her intensifies with each step that I take leading back up the staircase.

My heart races, my concern growing as I replay images of her sweet her face in my mind. The situation is delicate; I need to ensure she’s alright.

As I approach my room where I had left Rose, my strides quicken slightly. I was gone fo

for longer than I had anticipated, but I’m sure she won’t mind….

I turn the handle, and when I open the door, the sight before me strikes me like a blow to the chest.

Rose lies on the bed, her body drenched in sweat, and her breathing laboured. She’s crying out and whimpering, her fingers clawing at her skin as if trying to escape some invisible itchy torment.

This is much worse than 1 had anticipated…

ther alone… her body is practically screaming out for

I should have fucking known this would happen! Of course the damn heat would worsen if I left h my attention to help take the pain away!

Im a fucking fool!

“Fuck, Rose!” I yell out, rushing to her side instantly, as she blinks up at me profusely noticing my presence.

Her watery eyes meet mine, before she slams them shut again as another wave of pain crashes through her… seeming to rip her apart from the inside

BUL.

My heart aches at the sight of her suffering, causing me to instantly scoop the small female up in to my arms, her body trembling against mine.

“Hey, Rose, listen to me, it’s going to be alright, I’m here now, I’ve got you!” I murmur sweet nothings, my voice a soothing whisper as I move across the room with her.

She seems to respond to the sound of my voice, her tight grip on my arms relaxing ever so slightly. But her agony is far from over. Her skin is hot to the touch, and her cries continue as she struggles to find relief from the itchiness that now plagues her.

warned things would be much worse this time around, since we weren’t destined to be, however I still

her into the bathroom, setting her down on the cold tiles which she immediately curls up on at my

moment 1 touch her, I feel her tremors lessen slightly, as if my touch alone was

assure her, my eyes locked onto hers. “We’re going to get through this

with tear–filled eyes, her voice hoarse as she speaks. “Ash–Ashton, it hurts so, so much. Please help me.” She whimpers, causing my chest

so much I can do to ease the pain, that is, until we complete the mating process

her suffering until she gives me the

the icy cool liquid. In the meantime, I offer her as much comfort as possible, by tracing soothing patterns

finally fills up enough for her to get in, as I sigh in relief – hoping for this

to work.

in with your clothes on ok? It’s only a shirt and shorts, it doesn’t matter if they get wet 1 inform her, finding no use in

other under her legs – lifting

Chapter 19

the liquid instantly, as she gasps and pants, rushing

submerged, using this time to steady her breathing. “It’s helping… she manages

feel grateful for the plan, as I kneel beside the tub, my fingers gently brushing away the camp strands of hair from her forehead. “I won’t let you go through this alone Rose, but we don’t have much time before we need to put an end to this heat completely… by mating fully.” I clear my throat, telling her the truth of

resurfacing. She then lets out a shaky sigh

deep down I knew, that this was only a temporary fix. I know that the ultimate solution lies in completing the mating process and so does she. It’s the only way to truly end her

understand. The only way to completely ease your pain here is for us to complete the mating process. I know it’s not ideal timing, but it’s the truth. I won’t force you into anything, but I want you to know that I’m here for you

me for a moment, blinking through her long lashes as her eyes fill with a mixture of both fear and what seems like longing. “Ashton, .. I don’t want to go through that again. If completing the mating process will end this pain, then I’m willing to try… but just know that…

to fully make her mine. I was thankful that another male hadn’t yet touched her… especially someone as sinister as

things slow. One step at a time. Are you sure you’re ready? 1 ponder, tracing

for comfort.

I’m ready… but could you give me ten? Just to uhh… freshen up a little? I feel really disgusting and sweaty

giving her a reassuring smile. “Take all of the time you need. I’ll be right outside the

was pounding in my chest, desire, and anticipation both swirling within

bathroom, my thoughts consumed by Rose and the journey we were about to embark upon. It’s a lot to take in, both for

yet here I was… and I wasn’t quite sure how I felt about it

pure as Rose had sauntered into my life, but I still felt a great sadness to think that I had missed out on a

this for me. She was also a genuine and pure soul. Perhaps, due to the pair of them sharing

was just meant to

out from behind the bathroom door. “Ashton? I’m done…could you um… bring me in a towel please?” She requests, as I nod and enter–grabbing

back in a loose braid – keeping it out of her face. The