Ashton’s expression darkened as he cast a sharp look at Betty.

Betty, of course, didn’t flinch. She raised an eyebrow, completely unfazed, like she already knew exactly how this would play out. Honestly, where was her sense of self-preservation? She was way too comfortable around him.

“Just tell her already,” she said casually, like this was no big deal. “Stop with the games.”

Ashton turned to me, his eyes fixed on mine, intense as ever. ...