Chapter 73

Lorie's pov.

I climbed down from the car feeling apprehensive and nervous. I dreaded seeing Garrett. He was like a nightmare I would do anything to avoid. Speaking of nightmares, mine stopped ever since Asher and I started sleeping together in the same room. Something about his arms made it easier to sleep and dream about only him.

I cleaned my hand against my trousers for the umpteenth time. My palms were sweaty and shaky.

‘babe? Are you Okay?’ Asher asked walking up to me.

‘Oh yes, I’m fine, just a little nervous.’ I tried controlling my breathing as I felt it accelerating.

‘don't worry, he won’t see you. I won’t let him come close to you if he mistakenly sees you.’ He took my sweaty palms in his. ‘I’m here for you babe, you don’t have to be strong, I’m strong enough for us, all you have to do is to lean on me.’ I felt so grateful to Asher so I squeezed his hand in gratitude. He didn't know what those words meant to me. His words told me that I am not alone anymore, and that I now h