Ashton was unwilling to release his grip on Layla, even though he finally realized her firm stance against remarriage and that she had moved on to someone new. Curiosity gnawed at him as he wondered if it was the young man from the club or just some random guy.

For the first time in his life, jealousy consumed Ashton, making his heartache boil with envy.

He held onto Layla's shoulders tightly, his intensity causing her to wince in pain. Ignoring her discomfort, he repeated with ...