My mouth opened and closed like a fish out of water. Why did things not work my way for a change? I thought under my breath as I took in Ashton’s appearance. Never had I seen him so furious before, body language taut and lips pinched in a straight line as he acknowledged Edward in the room. If looks could kill he would have been six feet under by now.

The question hung in the air for a few seconds, making the hair on the back of my neck stand up. I was hyper aware of his eyes on ...