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Chapter 26: The Truth
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Summer'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
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