I reminded Ashton, "We’re in an airport boarding hall, and there’s a crowd here, including kids."

Ashton hummed in acknowledgment. "I know."

I blushed, lowering my voice. "And you still want to—"

"Yes," he interrupted without hesitation.

His unwavering response caught me off guard. I couldn’t help but wonder if he had seen Logan across the hall. Maybe this boldness was his way of staking a claim, a subtle warning to Logan to ...