Chapter 75. Ash, or Ash?

Alicia's POV

I'll do it.

I'll do it.

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