Three Hours Earlier:
Asher
As soon as Aphrodite walked out of my office, I turned to face Sophia with a deep frown, biting my lips so hard in irritation that I could taste my own blood. The f*****g b***h just had to come in and interrupt the perfect moment I was having with my mate.
“I don’t appreciate you lecturing me on what I should or shouldn’t do. If you value your life, then learn to respect yourself.” Her eyes widened at my tone, and she took a step back, fear evident in her expression.
“I won’t be so lenient next time,” I sneered in warning, my voice cold and sharp. Her lips quivered as she tried to form a response.
“B-but,” she stuttered, but I cut her off with a withering glare.
“Get out!” I barked. She jumped, her eyes filling with tears, which only irritated me further.
