Talia’s Point of View
“As if,” I scoffed back at him. “More like horrified at the idea.” It was the only answer I could force through my already tight lips. It was a flat out lie, but the both of us knew far too well what would happen if I’d said anything else. Was it a genuine offer? If I’d flirted back with him, would we have picked up right where we left off at Ryland’s party?
I swear it was against my will, but the image of Asher’s bare chest was burned into my brain now, and it kept coming to replay right at the front of my mind. Especially now, when I was already shamefully salivating at the idea of sharing a bed with Asher tonight. I simultaneously wanted to dive into the thought further, while also wanting to smack myself over the head. I mean come on, this is Asher Hale we’re ta
