Chapter 56: Stop Thinking About Other Things and Focus On Me
My brows furrowed more as Mason's words sank in. None of this made sense. I couldn't understand what was happening.
"Don't fall in love with your killer," Mason said, turning my world upside down. "Try telling him that you're my real sibling, not Evangeline. I doubt he'll let you live the second he finds out." "What do you mean?" I asked, confused.
"Mafia," Mason answered in a low tone. "All our businesses are just a front. The company wasn't the real reason we're rich. It's because of the mafia. We kill, do illegal transactions, and engage in things you can barely imagine." His words sent a chill down my spine. I'd suspected they were involved in something like this, but hearing Mason admit it was a different story. My fear only grew.
"You're the next heiress, and the Coleman mafia wants you dead because of it. Ash was assigned to kill you, and I heard it loud and clear. That's why I asked Evangeline for help-she's good in a fight. Mason was trying to stay calm, but his voice was shaky.
"If you really like him, here's where he's staying for his internship."
He typed something into his phone, and a moment later, mine vibrated. It was a tracker to find Ash if I wanted to see him.
"Go to him. Tell him everything," he dared me, pushing the door open and shoving me slightly. "But remember, I warned you," he added before stepping out.
Mason must think I won't go through with it because he assumes I'm afraid of him.
But it's the opposite.
"SAPPHIRE?" Ash asked me in surprise as he opened the door to his hotel room. He was wearing only a towel around his waist, his hair still damp. "How did you know I was here?"
I swallowed slightly because of the sight, but I remembered my purpose for being here, and it wasn't to feast on the sight of his body in front of me now.
"I am Mason's illegitimate sister, the real one," I muttered, clenching my fists. "Are you going to kill me now that you know the truth-"
Before I could finish my sentence, Ash grabbed my hand and pulled me inside his room, carefully pushing me against the wall. His right hand cradled the back of my head, while his left hand slid down to my waist.
"Do you want to get yourself killed, Sapphire?" he asked, the annoyance evident in his tone. "And why would I kill you? Even if you kill me right now, I wouldn't retaliate against you. So, where are all these crazy ideas coming from?" "Mason," I answered without hesitation.
There were things I wanted to say, but I was distracted by something pressing against my thigh. Since he was only wearing a towel around his lower body, I could feel something was starting to move.
"You're his sister?" he asked, his forehead creased. "I don't get it. Are you pranking me?"
"No. Why would I?"
I placed both my hands on his chest, but I immediately paused when I felt the warmth of his skin and the firmness of his chest.
I am in danger. What was I thinking when I came here? Seriously, I went all the way here just to tell him I'm Mason's sister? I wasn't in the right mind. Now, I want to go back.
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"Well, if you don't want to believe me, then don't," I snapped.
I was about to remove my hands from his chest, but Ash grabbed them with his own.
"I believe you," he said in a low voice, but loud enough for me to hear. "Whatever you say, I'll believe you. There's no reason for you to lie to me."
Ash gently stroked my hands like they were something he needed to care for. "If you're a Parker, then fine. I won't force you to explain. It doesn't change the fact that I love you."
It's a shame I didn't record what he said so I could send it to Mason. He should be the one to trust his best friend, but it seems I trust Ash more than Mason, though I don't show it.
With every minute of looking at his face, I got mad at myself. Why didn't I realize sooner that he had this side to him? He could pretend all he wanted, but his eyes never lied.
Even though there was lust in his eyes, I could still see sincerity behind it.
Maybe it started with his ego wanting to take me, but it ended with him falling in love with me. Out of all the women in the world, he chose me. My life wasn't perfect, nor was my attitude. In fact, I was worse than him. "I love you too, Ash," I said, giving him a genuine smile.
And there, that's the first thing eded to say.
After saying that, I felt lighter. I was able to smile as I closed my eyes and felt the cool air against my skin, but it wasn't just the only thing I felt.
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It was Ash's lips on mine. I didn't even realize we were kissing behind the door, with his hand holding my cheek, angling my face so he could kiss me properly.
My hands were on the back of his neck as I kissed him back. Every time I bit his lower lip, he groaned. It was like music to my ears, so I kept licking his lower lip. He smells sweet. It was driving me crazy.
"Say it again," Ash ordered, grabbing my butt and wrapping my legs around his waist. "Say it, Sapphire. I want to hear it."
"I love you," I repeated, whispering in his right ear as I licked his earlobe a bit, teasing him.Text © owned by NôvelDrama.Org.
"That sounds so good..." he uttered as he kissed me passionately. "Please, say it again," he begged before his lips traveled from my cheek to my neck.
I laughed, running my fingers through his hair and playfully messing it up. "No way, you're getting too greedy. And if I kept saying those words, you might get bored."
"No fucking way, Sapphire..." Ash muttered and sucked my neck while putting love bites on it.
I groaned, feeling the warmth of his breath. It spread throughout my body, making me arch my back in response. He seemed to enjoy my reaction because he grabbed my hair and pulled it gently to give him better access.
It was as if he was craving something sweet as he laid me down on his bed. I can't help but wonder whether Ash brought someone here before, but he interrupted my thoughts.
"You're the first woman to come here. So stop thinking about other things and just focus on me," he said in a husky voice as he positioned himself on top of me.