Under Ashley's steady gaze, his eyes deepened to a raw red.
Eventually, a solitary tear escaped, tracing a path down his cheek.
He had been soared in the clouds for one night, and now, he crashed down into despair.
He was disappointed by her casual dismissal of their relationship!
"Why the tears?" Ashley sighed, reaching out to wipe his cheek.
Her fingers gently brushed his face and stroked his right eye. "Forget it. I never said that..."
As Ashley attempted to pull her hand away, Gabriel caught her, his grip firm and resolute. "I won't give you the chance to say that."
He drew her forcefully into his arms, holding her so tightly that Ashley felt her ribs might c***k under the pressure.
Sniffing the faint scent that lingered on her, Gabriel knew his only option was to concede.
Ash
