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.

do whatever it takes to help her. I was warned things would be much worse this time around, since we weren’t destined to be, however I still felt

into the bathroom, setting her down on the cold tiles which she immediately

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

this ok?” I assure her, my eyes

blinks up at me 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 to tighten at

much I can do to

takes to ease her suffering until she gives me

cool liquid. In the meantime, I offer her as much comfort as

finally fills up enough for her to get in, as I sigh

to work.

1 inform her, finding no use in trying to strip her in this

my hand under her head, before hooking my other under her legs –

Chapter 19

meets the water, her clothing soaking up the liquid instantly, as she gasps and

long sigh of relief once her body is fully submerged, using this time to steady her breathing.

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

head under the water for a few seconds, before resurfacing. She then lets out a shaky sigh of content, as her body relaxes more, the tension also leaving her face

lies in completing

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 when you’re ready.” I continue on,

that again. If completing the mating process will end this pain, then I’m willing to try…

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

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

for comfort.

up a little? I feel really disgusting and sweaty after all of that…

I reply gently, giving her a reassuring smile. “Take all of the time you

close the door behind me. My heart was pounding in my chest, desire, and anticipation

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

after Vanessa… yet here I was…

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

Perhaps, due to the pair of them sharing similar qualities, could be the reason why I had chosen Rose

it was just meant to

spill out from behind the bathroom door. “Ashton? I’m done…could you um… bring me in a towel

her light hair now tied back in a loose braid – keeping it out