ASHTON
After enjoying dinner and a birthday cake, my dad pulls me aside for a private conversation. We retreat to the back patio, where I turn on the pool lights to illuminate the area.
I settle into a patio chair, and he perches on the edge of a lounge chair. Curious, I ask him what's on his mind.
My dad has a stern, angular face with sharp lines and no soft features. When he's serious or deep in thought, his countenance becomes even more uninviting.
But I've never been afraid of him. Not even now, as he sharpens his jaw and focuses intensely on me.
"It's been a year, and I haven't brought this up before because I thought you needed time to figure things out for yourself. But w
LENNOXAshton suppressed his seductive gaze just to slick back his hair one final time. He snapped off his gloves and tossed them in the trash, then set a ten-minute timer on his phone. "Do you need help?" he asked me.No, wolf scout. I could easily cut my hair myself, but no one had ever offered to help me before. It was more than just cute. "Here," I handed him the clippers, and Ashton approached me from behind, exuding confidence. I looked at him through the mirror. "Start from the back of my neck and work your way up, not going higher than my ear.""Got it."I gripped the edge of the sink, standing in a slight lunge with my head dipped, allowing him to reach my neck without extending hi
ASHTONDamn it. "We've always been the ones protecting them," I explained, frustration evident in my voice. "We even used to confiscate their phones and block numbers of porn producers who called us, just so they wouldn't be able to reach them." Lennox closed the binder in front of me. "Look at me," he said firmly.Reluctantly, I turned my gaze towards him, my shoulders tense. I wanted to reopen the damn binder and read through everything again."Ashton," he began, his voice calm and understanding, "I understand why you're irritated. I'd feel the same way if my younger cousins decided to repay a debt I didn't want to exist. But this is happening, and you have to deal
LENNOXI watched Ashton step away from a group of girls. He lifted the corner of his red shirt and wiped sweat off his forehead, revealing his perfectly sculpted abs. Then he pulled the shirt up and over his head.Damn.Camp-goers screamed and pulled out their phones. Some were probably recording on Snapchat, capturing the moment for their followers.A girl walked by and froze in her tracks. Her eyes widened. "Oh. My. God."I knew.I stretched my arm, feeling the blood rush downward.She pulled out her phone and started narrating. "He's even more beautiful in p
LENNOXIn the midst of emotional conversations, both girls and guys shedding tears, Ashton offers comfort by placing a consoling hand on their back. He listens intently, leaning closer, and gives them encouragement and praise.At this moment, a young girl, no older than twenty, wipes her teary eyes while clutching her cellphone tightly. She admits, "It may sound silly, but every time you post on Insta**** or if I see you in the news, or if a new episode of We Are Rees comes out, it just brings me happiness. You've always been my favorite. I've been watching you since I was little, and it feels like we've grown up together in this strange way.""It's not strange," Ashton assures her.Tears well up in her eyes, emotions overwhelming her. W
ASHTONAfter the bonfire gathering, Lennox unlocked the tent in the absence of moonlight. It was the second day of our camping trip, and as I pointed a flashlight at the entrance, I couldn't help but observe the deftness with which Lennox handled the key, padlock, and zipper.Lennox had been my bodyguard throughout the day, always a few feet away, exuding an intimidating aura that kept any troublemakers at bay. He was not only physically capable but also incredibly intelligent and knowledgeable in medical matters. It was impossible not to admire him. Yet, despite my best efforts, my mind couldn't help but wander to more explicit thoughts, picturing his intimate moments countless times.Suppressing such thoughts was a challenge, to say the least. The temptation to touch him, to exchange heat
LENNOXOh, my God.I can hardly believe it. I'm overwhelmed with pleasure, and tears well up in my eyes. The weight of his body presses against mine as we lie on the floor.He's on top of me.This is how he wants us to make love. Rough and passionate, yet also tender and protective. We're completely connected, body and soul.He grips my forearms tightly, using them as leverage to thrust deeper inside me. It's mind-blowing. My eyes roll back, and my mouth falls open in ecstasy.In the depths of my ear, Ashton moans my name as an orgasm takes over his body. My muscles contract from the exertion. He slows down, savoring th
ASHTONOn the top bunk bed, Uncle Colton sat beside his wife, my Aunt Natalia, the owner of Camp Rees and Maddy's mom. She had a messy chop of blonde hair and a long scar running down her cheek. Swinging her legs over the side of the bunk, her bright eyes met Colton's darkened gaze.He appeared angry, but then again, that was his usual expression.Below them, on the ground, my mom sat on a black trunk, nervously munching on a baggie of trail mix. I could tell she was anxious.My mom tugged at my dad's crew-neck shirt, silently urging him to sit as well. However, he shook his head and leaned against the post of another bunk bed, arms crossed and eyes filled with daggers.I shifte
ASHTON"But the bite marks can't be from a one-night stand," my dad chimed in.Confused, I frowned, wondering how they had reached that conclusion.Colton explained, his frustration evident. "You haven't been going to clubs for months. I even asked Uriah for the non-disclosure agreements, and he said there weren't any.""That means you haven't had any one-night stands or random hookups," Grant added. "Can't you see the logic, Tony?"I recalled the lie Lennox had told the security team. "You think I'm seeing one girl.""Uriah told me," Colton said, shaking his head. "He said you've been sleeping with the same girl, and y