Chapter 35 Logan had massaged my foot not too long ago. I'd felt touched then, but nothing like this. Maybe it was just different technique.
As Ashton finished up, I heard Chloe yelling outside, "Listen up everybody! Anyone who messes with my people better watch out! I won't let it slide!" "What's happening?" I asked quietly.
Ashton lifted my foot off his knee and propped it on another bench. Standing up, his face looked flushed. I figured he was hot until he said, "Try not to wear dresses around here anymore." I glanced down at my sapphire blue silk dress. It hugged my curves and had a high slit that, in my current position, had ridden up pretty high on my thighs.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHe must've gotten an eyeful while working on my ankle.
I felt my face heat up but refused to lose my cool. Playing it casual, I asked, "What's wrong? Does my dress make you uncomfortable?" Ashton's Adam's apple jumped twice before he practically bolted from the courtyard. Chloe's shouting stopped moments later.
Curious, I hobbled to the door and saw Ashton's back facing me, squaring off with Synthia.
h none other than "This is assault. Report it to the police and you'll face charges," Ashton said, pointing at an oil slick on the ground - right where I'd slipped. So my fall wasn't an accident after all.
"Got proof it was me? You seedo it?" Synthia shot back.
Chloe jumped in, "Someone saw you pour it there." Synthia clammed up. She gave Ashton these puppy-dog eyes, but her words were pure venom. “She's seducing you..." Me? Seducing Ashton? Classic move, blaming the victim.
Seeing Chloe and Ashton defend me, I figured I should step up too.
I hopped over, using the wall for support, and casually took Ashton's arm. Flashing Synthia a sweet smile, I said, "Thanks for this little incident. Really showedwhat a catch Ashton is.” The color drained from Synthia's face.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmI squeezed Ashton's arm, feeling those rock-solid muscles. “Con, let's go cut that watermelon." My voice cout syrupy sweet - gave myself goosebumps. I'd never talked like that, not even with Logan. Ashton looked at me, his eyes going dark. Next thing I knew, he'd scoopedup again, liftinglike I weighed nothing.
*See that?" Chloe couldn't resist twisting the knife. “When he carries her, it's into the house. When it was you, it was straight out the door." Synthia's plan to triphad totally backfired. Three against one, and all she got for her trouble was wasted cooking oil.
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When I saw him swallow hard again, I blurted out, "Ashton areyou trying to seduce me?"