Ashley was startled. "What are you doing? Open the door!"
"Ashley," Gabriel said softly, placing a hand on her shoulder.
Anxiety flooded Ashley. "What are you going to do? Gabriel, don't do anything crazy!"
Gabriel looked into her eyes, his desire flaming. His voice was incredibly low.
"I'm sorry, Ashley. I don't expect you to forgive me. Just don't hate me."
Then, with a swift motion, Gabriel tore open Ashley's shirt.
The buttons flew off in all directions, clattering loudly around the room.
Ashley's eyes widened in shock. She stared at him in disbelief. "Gabriel, what are you doing?"
Her gaze was filled with disbelief and fear. Gabriel couldn't bear to see the hurt in her eyes.
He grabbed both her arms and pinned them above her head, covering her eyes with one hand. Leaning in,
