Chapter 16

Ash's POV

I sat on the chair in my office, my heart was racing and my mind was spinning. I could feel my palms sweating and my mouth going dry. I was trapped in a whirlwind of emotions, and I couldn't seem to find my way out. It was like I was back in that moment when Riley and I were together. The memories came flooding back, and I could almost feel her touch on my skin. I closed my eyes, trying to block out the images, but it was no use. They were imprinted on my mind, like a tattoo that I couldn't remove.

The kiss had been a mistake, I knew that now. But at the moment, it felt so right. The chemistry between us was undeniable, and it had been hard to resist. But now, in the cold light of day, I regret it. I knew that we could never go back to the way things were before and that I had only made things worse by kissing her. I was filled with shame and guilt, and I couldn't stop beating myself up over it.

As the thoughts swirled in my head, I felt a sinking feeling