Ember
My entire body ached before Nathan wrapped me tightly in his arms. I could feel his heart pounding against his chest and his breathing was harsh as he held me impossibly close.
"f**k, you have to stop doing that. I couldn't track you." He breathed out.
"It wasn't her fault. It was mine." Ashlyn crawled the few feet over to me after breaking away from her mates. She took hold of my hand. Our forearms lit up with the contact.
"I let my emotions get the best of me, and I'm sorry." I let go of Nathan and hugged her.
"Well, that's a first," Derek scoffed.
"Shut up," Ashlyn grumbled and I chuckled.
"I always have your back, always. But I made a promise to Vance. I know his mother isn't a good person, but I can't hurt him." She pulled back and rested her forehead against mine.
"I wi
