"Logan," I said, locking eyes with him, my voice steady. "There’s something I’ve always wondered. That day by the crocodile pool... why didn’t Ashton save you when I begged him? He only moved after Betty was in danger. Why?"

Ashton could be ruthless, sure. But he wasn’t the type to stand by and do nothing while someone’s life was on the line—especially after I pleaded with him.

Even if he didn’t love me anymore, there was no way he’d just stand ...