Chapter 9

 [Veronica's POV] 

I couldn’t believe that Blake just slapped me in front of so many people. Sure, I understand that he thought I ran away; but even so, to fucking hit me?! No one had ever treated me so unjustly. He didn’t even give me a chance to explain. What the hell?

 Asher crouched down and pulled me up off the floor. He was absolutely furious, but he took the time to rub my arms with his hands trying his best to comfort me. My heart melted at his kind gesture.

Turning to Blake, he growled, “What the fuck are you doing?!”

Asher wasn't in his uniform so Blake couldn’t possibly know that the man he had been looking for was right in front of him. 

More than ready for a fight, Blake yelled, “Who are you to lecture me? Just who exactly do you think you are?”

His infuriated tone echoed between us and, as I was still in shock and in pain, I completely forgot why I was here. Asher looked at Blake with utter disgust. His taunt musc