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.

instincts driving me to do whatever it takes to help her. I was warned things would be much worse this time around, since we weren’t

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

of my hand, and the moment 1 touch her, I feel

to help you through this ok?” I assure her, my eyes locked onto hers. “We’re going to get

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

do to ease the pain,

to ease her suffering until she gives me the proper

the icy cool liquid. In the meantime, I offer

to get in,

to work.

a shirt and shorts, it doesn’t matter if they get wet 1 inform her, finding no use in trying to strip her in this moment since

head, before hooking my other under

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

is fully submerged, using this

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

her head under the water for a few seconds, before resurfacing. She then lets out a shaky sigh

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

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

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

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

a time. Are you sure you’re ready? 1 ponder, tracing a finger

for comfort.

could you give me ten? Just to uhh… freshen up a little? I feel really disgusting and sweaty after all of that… I’ll

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

the bath. As I exit the bathroom, I quietly close the door behind me. My heart was pounding in my chest, desire, and anticipation both swirling within me.

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 her and

never envisioned myself with another female after Vanessa… yet here I was… and I wasn’t

I was happy that someone as innocent and as pure as Rose had sauntered into my life, but I still felt a great sadness to think that I had missed out on a future with

She was also a genuine and pure soul. Perhaps, due to the pair of them sharing similar qualities, could

just meant to

what feels like an eternity, I hear Rose’s soft call spill 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 a towel on

Rose, finding her light hair now tied back in a loose braid – keeping it

ry fills my