Chapter 75. Ash, or Ash?

Alicia's POV

I'll do it.

The words sound on repeat, in my mind, rankling me to no end. It feels like I'm under water as I turn to face Ash, but he's already looking at me with that damn smirk sitting pretty on his perfect face.

"Don't you dare!" I say, lifting a finger and shaking my head. "I don't want-"

"Take her away," Ash says, still looking at me. I know he's trying to tell me, with his eyes that he has to do this, but I don't give a flying fuck for all that male ego bullshit. I just want to get out of here now - with him in one piece - and go home.

I feel someone coming close to me, so I whip around. "Don't you dare touch me!" Koldis's head rears back, and he moves a step back from me. He stares at me like I've just slapped him. Not yet, but if he dares lay a finger on me, I just might.

"Please... baby." Ash's pleading tone brings my gaze back to his face, and I shake my head.

"Don't