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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misheard. He held her shoulders, looking into her eyes.

ears, she bit her lip.

lips met hers instantly.

first kiss, Thalia froze, unsure how to respond.

kissed her gently.

his breathing grew uneven, he

face and darkened

did you stop?” she asked dazedly.

struggling

meaning, her face burning. “Goodnight then. Be

at her intently.

“What?”

lips.

whole body tingled. She fled to her

retreat, Asher smiled

prepared to visit the Blackwood estate

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

have you been staying?” her father asked.

had

me,” she replied. “It’s near the firm,

“When you have time, I’d like to introduce you to some

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for your practice.”

of networking opportunities, she

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

head affectionately. “Yes.”

she’d been finding life on her

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

turned to Randolph. “Did you notice?

softened.”

growing up, moving past childish

her bedroom, Thalia changed clothes and approached her dressing table. There she found

at it, emotions welling

family: Randolph and Victoria on the

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