Ashlyn’s POV
When Xavier said he would risk it all, that he would do anything for me, his words melted me. He was the partner I had always longed for, and at that moment, resisting felt futile.
Fate had always been cruel towards me, bringing me to my knees time and again. But after Xavier’s confession, I decided it was time for fate to kneel before me. Thus, I kissed him, a silent pledge that I was ready to take the risk with him.
What I hadn’t thought was how quickly reality would intervene—harsh and unrelenting. Reality came in the form of Evan.
When he found me under Xavier kissing like there was no tomorrow, the shock on his face was unmistakable. For a moment, none of us moved. His piercing gaze shifted between Xavier and me. Each second the storm in his eyes deepend.
Then Emily’
