Asher regretted his decision almost two hours later when he drove back home and let Isabella see the disturbing file. At first, she was calm and collected perusing through, until, of course, she got to the picture part. With shaky hands, she lifted the first one and stared at it intently. One would have thought that she was trying to figure something out, but her eyes were good to the lifeless face lying on the floor. That face that had haunted her every waking moment for as long as she could remember. That face that she missed so much. And the same face that she had hated at a point for causing her unbearable pain. “I had almost forgotten how beautiful she was.” It was a silently broken whimper, but Asher heard it clearly and his heart clenched. He wanted a much to comfort her, but he knew she needed a moment to deal with her grief all over again. “I should have given her a benefit of the doubt.” Isabella moaned, sobbing uncontrollably now. “I knew she loved me, and now that I think
Nothing went as planned. Asher received an unexpected visitor, so he had to leave the premises to deal with him. It was no surprise to the bodyguard that his father suddenly showed up. Though he was calm and collected, which is so unlike Mr. Silas Marlowe, Asher knew his old man was just trying not to blow their cover. Isabella, who of course was clueless, insisted Asher should spend the time with his father and that they could plan another day to steal the will.“What are you doing here, dad?” Asher finally asked entering his childhood home. He didn’t risk talking to his old man in public, for he knew the matter at hand. Why else would his father drive half an hour to see him? And by what seemed like a silent mutual agreement, both were silent during the drive home. Perhaps because each had a lot to say.“I should be asking you that!” Silas bellowed, discarding his jacket. “Seems to me, you have forgotten why you infiltrated Garcia's mansion.” He spat bitterly. Before Asher could spe
For some reason, Asher found it difficult to face Isabella the next day. Perhaps it was the guilt of having to lie to her every single day that was finally catching up to him. Though he knew deep in his heart that he could never bring himself to hurt her, there was still that, ‘What if?’ Asher knew his father; Silas Marlowe would stop at nothing to hurt the Garcias. His main worry was Isabella finding out the reason he had come to work at the mansion, to begin with. He contemplated telling her the truth. A couple of times. But he couldn’t see a future where she would ever trust him again if he does. “You are not okay,’’ Isabella observed. “And if you tell me it's nothing one more time, I will be very angry.” Asher groaned rubbing his face in despair. They were in the cabin and apparently, he wasn’t so good at masking his turmoil as he had assumed. “I promise it's nothing to be worried about. Just some family drama.” He shrugged nonchalantly hoping she would drop the topic but obviou
In the following days, unknown to Asher and Isabella, numerous private detectives were training their every move and reporting back to Lucas who couldn't help but feel something was off with Asher, though nothing incriminating had been found to prove his theory. The guy was clean. Too clean. And someone like that always has something to hide in his opinion. So, when he decided to call the bodyguard in his office one early morning to confront him, he was surprised at how well answered Asher's questions were. He was convinced the man had rehearsed them a couple of times, for he didn't slip nor contradict himself in any way. “What is it that you want from my daughter?” Lucas couldn't handle what he felt was hypocrisy from the bodyguard. And just like Silas Marlowe had confronted Asher with pictures days earlier, Lucas did the same. “Do you have no professionalism at all?” The older man growled. If he had nothing criminal to pin the bodyguard down with, Lucas was determined to criticize h
Isabella observed her boyfriend closely, and she knew he had something weighing on him, despite his numerous attempts of claiming he is fine. Just a few hours ago, they managed to take pictures of the infamous will and true to Marcia's word, Isabella was indeed the sole owner of her dead mother's wealth. Something Lucas kept from her. Under different circumstances, Asher would be just as happy as Isabella, but how could he be? Ever since Lucas confronted him in his office two days ago, the bodyguard's mind has been in a state of turmoil. What if Lucas knew they were onto him and put up a show to convince him that he isn't the bad guy? But Asher can almost swear that Lucas wasn't acting. As a bodyguard, Asher long learned how to read subtle clues. And there was nothing to prove Lucas wasn't sincerely worried about his daughter. “Goddammit!” Isabella exclaimed, throwing her soiled napkin down and turned fully to face Asher. “What's going on?” Just as Asher opened his mouth to say 'noth
“Izzie…” Asher groaned. He wasn't sure he could keep ignoring the primal instinct that coursed in his veins demanding he make her his, once and for all. His last restraint was crumbling quickly, and the seductress wiggling on his lap wasn't helping the matter. “Please, Princess, I can't… I want… I need…" “We both need it, baby.” She countered, taking his lips and slowly tasting his firm lips, cajoling him to give in. “I need you,” She breathed shakily as an unquenchable thirst rose in her. This is the longest she had gone without sex. After getting together with Asher weeks ago, she had stayed away from all her one-time buddies, not that she regrets it. She doubted she would be able to enjoy that level of intimacy with anyone else after getting a taste of Asher's kisses and touches. “What if…” Now it was Asher's time to be unsure. He knew she was vulnerable, and he would hate to take advantage of her. “I want this, dammit!” She growled. “Just like I know you do. Stop overthinking i
Asher took the challenge too seriously. He thoroughly fucked his lover to oblivion. Afterward, Isabella could neither move nor string a coherent thought. She collapsed on the couch, totally exhausted. “Want more?” Asher mused, reeling in the aftermath of their lovemaking. He had never thought sex would feel that phenomenal. Ever. But then again, with Isabella, he was discovering wonders he never knew existed. Gathering her in his arms, he sloppily licked her lips, drawing a needy moan from the exhausted lady. Though she couldn't move, her hunger for her lover hadn't subsided. She had been encouraging her to plow her hole for the last three hours, and she got more than she had bargained for. “let's go to bed.” Asher decided, to scoop her in his arms and carried her up to the bedroom. She was leaking so badly as his cum decorated her inner thighs. He placed her on the bed gently and disappeared into the connecting bathroom. Luckily, they had long stocked the cabin once they decided it
“I… this… I…” Asher's eyes widened at Isabella's stutter. She couldn't possibly be meaning what he thought she was. It was surreal. And refreshing for the bodyguard to see the boisterous Isabella Garcia so clueless. “How?” He breathed hoarsely. His hands came up to grip her thighs, holding her in place, as she was attempting to get off him. “Look at me, princess.” With her eyes cast down, she shook her head stubbornly. She feared he would mock and make fun of the irony of her predicament. But Asher wouldn't dare do that. And he proved it by pushing himself up and cupped her chin, forcing her gaze to hold his. “Hey,” He cooed, pecking her lips lightly. “There is nothing to be embarrassed about.” Isabella wasn't convinced. She scoffed. “I mean, it can't be half as bad as the sprint record I just set.” He made fun of himself and, as expected, it eased Isabella's embarrassment. She smiled. No further words were exchanged between the two. Asher sat, pulling her with him until his back hi