Chapter 49

Chapter 49

“Asher…” Thalia whispered.

His lips brushed her cheek. “I’m here.”

“About Davenport, and the fight with Drake…” she hesitated. “If your family knew you nearly killed someone because of me, would they call off our engagement?”

Asher kissed her forehead. “They won’t find out. I won’t let that happen.”

She lowered her eyes, voice small. “You shouldn’t risk everything for me.”

“Lia.” He tilted her chin up, making her meet his gaze. “You’re worth everything. You matter more to me than my own life.”

His dark eyes burned with intensity.

Thalia froze, overwhelmed by his words. She hadn’t realized how deeply he cared.

Her eyelashes fluttered with fresh tears.

She was terrified – not of him, but for him. The thought of him nearly going to prison because of her

made her heart ache.

“Why more tears?” His voice drew her back.

She pouted. “Then wipe them away.”

His thumb gently brushed her cheeks.

Suddenly, she wrapped her arms around his waist, burying her face in his chest like a small cat seeking

comfort.

Asher’s heart melted.

“You smell nice,” she murmured against him.

He chuckled. “Enjoy it then.”

“Kiss me,” she whispered.

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He held her shoulders, looking into her eyes. “What did

her ears, she bit her

met hers instantly.

to respond. Her heart thundered

her gently.

uneven, he pulled

saw his flushed face and darkened eyes.

you stop?”

struggling for

her face burning. “Goodnight

gazed at her intently. “So

“What?”

finger brushed her lips. “Here. So sweet.”

body tingled. She fled

Asher

prepared to visit the Blackwood estate

and Winters estates were in the same exclusive neighborhood in Kensington. Thalia stopped at her family home first.

“Where have you been staying?” her father

her father’s remarriage–that it had been her mother’s wish–Thalia’s manner toward him had

Alexander gave me,” she replied.

I’d like to introduce you to some associates. Good connections

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for your practice.”

offer of networking opportunities, she

the stairs, wrapping her arms around Thalia’s legs. “Sister,

her head

been finding life

Thalia simply nodded. “I need to get some things from upstairs.”

left, Victoria turned to Randolph. “Did you notice? She seems different–her

softened.”

with relief. “She’s growing up, moving past childish

Thalia changed clothes and approached her dressing table. There she found a crayon drawing–a family

at it, emotions welling up. Lucy

their family: Randolph and Victoria on

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