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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thought he’d misheard. He held her shoulders, looking into her eyes.

her ears, she bit her lip.

lips met hers instantly.

how to respond.

kissed her

his breathing grew uneven, he pulled away.

flushed face

stop?” she asked dazedly.

he managed, struggling for

understood his meaning, her face burning. “Goodnight then. Be careful going

her intently.

“What?”

brushed her lips.

whole body tingled. She fled to her bedroom. “Goodnight!”

retreat, Asher smiled

prepared to visit the

exclusive neighborhood in Kensington. Thalia stopped at

have you been

had been her mother’s wish–Thalia’s manner toward him had

Alexander gave me,” she replied. “It’s near

you have time, I’d like to introduce you to

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for your practice.”

she

came running down the stairs, wrapping her arms

her head affectionately. “Yes.”

how she’d been finding life on her

of her usual coldness, Thalia simply nodded. “I need to

to Randolph. “Did you notice? She seems

softened.”

with relief. “She’s growing

There she found a crayon drawing–a family portrait

emotions welling up. Lucy had

Randolph and Victoria on

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