Mia POV

　　New York

　　Ashton's words echoed relentlessly in my mind, each syllable a painful reminder of the impossible choice that lay ahead.

　　Why would Ashton want him gone?

　　My mind wandered, contemplating the intricacies of life, when an unfamiliar ringtone shattered the tranquility.

　　Startled, I reached for my phone, the unknown number displayed on the screen raising an eyebrow of curiosity. With a frown, I swiped to answer, and ...