Summer's POV
Asher remained in place clutching her like his life depended on it as Summer surveyed the area. All three of her father's men were knocked out cold and heavily injured. She still couldn't quite believe that Asher had been the one to do that to them. Especially the Asher that while growing up had been so meek.
"You about done?" Although Summer would like to just remain like this she knew they needed to leave before her dad's goonies woke up. "If so we gotta get moving."
Letting out a breath Asher loosened his hold on Summer's waist leaving her with a sense of loss as he removed his arms completely.
"Who are these men?" He demanded standing up and taking in the men he had single handedly taken care of. "Why were they after you?"
Summer couldn't help but roll her eyes. They were basically standing at a crime scene and Asher wanted answers right here and now.
"Can we get out of h
Summer's POVSummer wasn't exactly sure how she should go about explaining why she came to be with her father. She didn't even know how she should tell Asher about the dark world he lived in. He was already blaming himself for what her stepfather did. How would he possibly take knowing how much worse things got for her?"Tell me." His pleading voice whispered. "Why did you disappear?"Taking a deep breath Summer braced herself for the onslaught of emotions she would face as she told him everything."I had no choice in the matter." She could feel her mouth growing dry as she tried to find the best way to reveal the truth. "When I woke up I was already in a foreign hospital.""Why though?" Asher's brows had furrowed from confusion. "Was your father even involved for the first eighteen years of your life? I don't remember you ever mentioning him.""That's because I never knew him."&nbs
Summer's POVBright blinding light pushed through the dreamless darkness that Summer was enjoying, beckoning her to wake up and embrace the new day where all her troubles were still very much existent.Sighing she allowed her eyes to open taking in the man that still slept soundly beside her.Up close Summer could make out every single freckle that littered his cheeks and nose. With a smile she found herself remembering how he used to hate his freckles, claiming that they made him look like a child. Now as an adult Summer found that they made him more dashing."Time to get up." She murmured reaching up a hand to push a stray auburn lock away from Asher's forehead.A grumble of protest erupted from his lips as he pulled Summer closer to him. "Five more minutes." He tried nuzzling against her chest."No time." They needed to get up and get moving, there wasn't time to sleep in and be idle.Letting out a groan of
Summer's POVSummer listened to the sound of water running as Asher showered. She had used the opportunity while he wasn't in the room to call and touch base with Reggie and Taylor, just to let them know that she had arrived at their chosen destination safe and sound. Promising to meet with them the following day she hung up and waited for Asher to finish washing.Despite knowing that she shouldn't be she couldn't help but feel nervous as she listened to the water turn off. After all she and Asher had already done everything there was to do, but she still felt like the eighteen year old her as she began to feel slight expectation at what would happen with just the two of them sharing a room.As the bathroom door opened and steam rushed out Summer felt her heart constrict painfully. Emerging from the room was a very shirtless and still slightly dripping wet Asher. She couldn't deny that the man looked damn good. Time had truly
Summer's POVStanding in the middle of a park Summer checked her watch for the fifth time. She and Asher had arrived at their current location five minutes prior and were currently waiting for Reggie and Taylor to make their appearance.She knew that they were ten minutes early for their appointment time, but she just couldn't stop the anxiety that was rushing through her."Time won't go faster with you watching it." Asher who was smoking a cigarette noted."That's a bad habit." Summer barked back taking a hit at the addiction that Asher had developed within the six years that they weren't together."Yeah, so I've heard." Asher said while taking another drag.Sighing Summer checked her watch once more. She knew that she shouldn't take her feelings out on Asher, but she just couldn't control the emotions that were swirling through her.It had already been over twenty four hours since she had run away from her father,
Summer's POVThe minute Summer stepped into the main room of the Wilson's secret hideout all eyes found their way to her. Beaming everyone gathered in to welcome her with open arms."Welcome back." Theresa, Reggie and Taylor's sister cooed while hugging Summer tightly. "I was wonderin' when we would see you again.""Don't hog her Theresa." Came Vincent their fathers voice. "It has been too long Summer.""I know I'm sorry." Summer responded hugging him."Summer!" Tracy and Melissa echoed in unison running up and hugging Summer violently."It's good to see everyone." Summer said stepping back to join Asher who stood silently watching. "I want to introduce someone to all of you."As she spoke everyone's gazes found their way to Asher and had begun to size him up. From the way they were looking at him Summer could tell they were trying to determine if he should be trusted."Who is he?" Came Josh'
Summer's POVAsher's chest rose and fell as soft breaths left his mouth. He had fallen asleep a lot earlier on leaving Summer awake. They had had their fun and Summer's buzz was now completely gone.Even though she knew that she should be sleeping she just couldn't calm her racing thoughts.As seconds, minutes, hours passed she grew more and more anxious wondering when her father or Michael would make their move. She wished that it was nothing more of a worry of IF rather than a worry of WHEN.She couldn't help but find herself wondering what would happen if she just up and left right now and went back to him. Would he end up killing her? Would he let her off? Would whatever happened be better than living in her current state of unknown?Sighing she tried to push those thoughts away and focus on the sleeping Asher in front of her. Even though she had tried her best to keep him at arms length here she was.&n
Summer's POVThe street outside Summer's hotel was busy with early morning traffic and people heading off to their jobs and school.Summer and Asher had woken up extra early that morning to go and meet the Wilson's to begin a crash course of training. Although Asher could hold his own against three of her fathers men, Summer was still worried that he wouldn't be able to handle more. So she was determined to give him the most help she could.Yawning Asher looked to Summer and smiled, "You shouldn't look so tense, it draws more attention to you.""Don't you think you're a bit too lax?" Summer asked pulling the cap she was wearing farther down to cover her face. "This isn't some game."She didn't necessarily mean to snap at Asher, but he was acting like things were simpler than they were."Listen..." Asher sighed stepping forward and placing a hand on Summer's shoulder. "If this is the last few minutes I have in th
Summer's POV Summer and Asher arrived at the Wilson's hideout a little after ten in the morning. They were due to meet there at nine, but after being tailed they had ended up running late. "What took you so long?" Reggie demanded now as Summer walked up to him. "We were just about to send some people out to look for you." "We were being followed." Summer explained pulling her hat off. "Had to make a little detour to lose them." Reggie's face paled, "What do you mean you were followed?" "Exactly what she said." Asher spoke up frowning. "Someone was following us so we had to make a run for it." "I wasn't talking to you." Reggie snapped narrowing his gaze at Asher. "I don't care." Asher challenged. Sighing Summer shook her head, "Can the both of you stop with your pissing contest?" "He started it." Reggie grumbled crossing his arms. From beside her Summer could hear Asher snickering.