LOGINASHER There it was again. That sentence..... Trust me. For some reason, hearing it a second time unsettled me just as much as it had before. But I nodded anyway because this was Luca. The man who had stood beside me through every fight, every loss and every victory. "I trust you." He smiled.
ASHER Luca walked outside and headed behind the bar, toward a dark corner where no one from the club would be able to see us. I followed. The cool evening air hit my face the second I stepped outside. He reached the spot first and stopped. I walked up until we were standing face-to-face. Neither o
ASHER We went to the warehouse together. I wasn't really in a good mood, but at least we didn't end up arguing this time, and everything went smoothly with the meeting and the transaction. We didn't get shot at or ambushed. So, it was nearly perfect. Afterwards, instead of going home, I decided to
ASHER I was supposed to meet with Luca at one of our warehouses to make sure everything was ready for tonight. With all the attacks on our source of income, we had gotten more cautious with every meeting and every move. I should be at the warehouse right now. Instead, I was angry. So damn angry.
ARIELLA "But it worked wonders," I said. "I still can't believe it." "I'm just happy that the two of you finally talked," Asher said. "And just as I expected, my amazing queen ended up getting the forgiveness that she so wanted and got a new, better relationship with her mother." I nodded. "Yea
ARIELLA I gave Asher a disapproving look. I mean, I kind of wanted to stay because...... ever since I can remember, my mother and I have never seen eye to eye. This was the first time in years that the two of us were talking without arguing. We were agreeing on something for once and talking abo
I squeal and rush towards the bathroom, the sound of Asher's low chuckle following me as I slam the door shut behind me. My cheeks are burning, and not just from the embarrassment, I’m still reeling from everything. From Leon’s little face full of joy… from Asher’s smile… from the way my body aches
Dana sighed before she snapped “This is all Alan’s fault.” Dana’s words came out like venom, sharp and bitter. “He just can’t fathom the idea of me having a friend. Every time I get close to someone, he either ruins it or tries to sleep with them.” I flinched. “If it wasn’t for him, I’d still ha
I was crouched there, in front of everyone, like I was breaking my own son’s heart right in front of the people I was told to stay away from. I knew everyone was watching. Alan. Dana. Even Rosie, quietly holding her uncle’s hand, was watching her best friend cry. But I didn’t know what to do. I wa
I lifted my gaze. “And I’m sorry,” I said. Dana’s eyes were full of disbelief. Hurt. Confusion. “I’m sorry,” I repeated, my voice breaking. “I’m sorry we can’t be friends. I’m sorry I said all those things. I’m sorry I have to walk away from you. I didn’t want this. I swear I didn’t.” I turned t







