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

to her ears, she bit her lip.

lips met hers

froze, unsure how to respond. Her heart

her

breathing grew uneven, he pulled

face

you stop?” she

should rest,” he managed, struggling

burning.

her intently.

“What?”

her lips. “Here.

fled

her retreat, Asher

day, Thalia prepared to visit the Blackwood estate

same exclusive neighborhood in Kensington. Thalia stopped

and Victoria were there. “Where have you been staying?” her father

had been her mother’s wish–Thalia’s

the flat Alexander gave me,” she replied.

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

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for your practice.”

his offer of networking opportunities, she didn’t refuse.

came running down the stairs, wrapping her arms around Thalia’s legs. “Sister, you’re back!”

her head affectionately.

warmly how she’d been finding

simply nodded. “I need to get some things from

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

softened.”

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

dressing table. There she

emotions welling up. Lucy had

their family: Randolph and

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