Asher’s Point of View
“Hey,” I greeted Ryland, barely attempting to hide my disappointment at finding him waiting outside my front door. It was hard not to show it though, my heart practically dropping out of my chest when I lost the hope of it being Talia. Why would I have even let my hopes get up in the first place though? With how angry Talia was at me and how we’d left things in the cafe, I should be surprised if she ever comes back here.
My heart ached at the thought as I strolled glumly back to my office. Ryland didn’t say much, clearly picking up on my mood as he followed me into the house. I collapsed back into my chair, swivelling slightly before laying eyes on Ryland. He slid onto one of the more comfortable sofas in the middle of the room. Usually I preferred those, but right
