Mated To My Stepbrother
He met Ashton’s eyes, the message clear: *Don’t lose yourself in the performance.
Ashton held his gaze, a silent understanding passing between them. The fragile alliance, tested daily, held. For Novah. “I haven’t forgotten,” Ashton murmured, the image of Novah’s face – not broken, but resilient, those dark brown eyes holding a quiet, stubborn light – anchoring him. “I could never forget.”
Jason gave a final, grim nod. “I’m heading back out. Checking the old ranger cabins near the northern ridge. Long shot, but…” He shrugged, the hopelessness of the task evident, yet the determination unwavering.
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