Ash's POVI’ve never been the type to let anyone hold me down. I pride myself on being untouchable, impervious to anyone's influence. But this time was different. I was desperate, and I’d chosen Skylar as the perfect person to achieve what I needed.Standing in front of her, I could hear her heartbeat racing uncontrollably, like a piston in overdrive. The sound was almost rhythmic, syncing with my own anxiety. Her cheeks were flushed, and her hair was tousled, giving her a disheveled yet oddly captivating look. I couldn’t quite explain why her vulnerability appealed to me, but it did. It was raw and unfiltered, resonating with my own turmoil.The thoughts that began to sip into my mind were unspeakable.Normally, I’d let situations like this linger, allowing them to unfold naturally. But today, I felt like time wasn’t on my side. I needed her to agree to my demands—and fast.I leaned in close to her ear, my breath warm against her skin. “I need my answer, and I need it now.”Her eyes
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