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ASHLEY

I was with Brody for most of the day and he kept reassuring me that things would be settled very soon. I just wanted to have my life back. I was really worried about the hate that I would have to face in school because of the video. But in a tiny part of my mind, I knew I could trust the Alpha princes to use their influence and settle things for me.

I was scrolling through the school website when Brody came back into my room. He met me staring at my phone and assumed I was still worried about what happened in school.

“Ashley, are you still worried?”

“No, I'm just waiting to know what your brothers will say when they return.”

“I think you need to cheer up and shake off your body,” he said and dragged me off the bed.

I got up reluctantly and stood in front of him. He kissed my forehead and placed his hand on my shoulders.

“Let's go to the living room and watch TV. At least you would not wallow in worries all day.”

I shook my head, unwilling to leave my room.

“You do not ha