Ash P.O.V The sun was shining, and the birds were busy fussing in the trees around me. The smell of fresh spring flowers now in full bloom travelled on the breeze. The morning with Natalie had been wonderful. We had spent the morning flirting, stealing kisses and gentle touches as we wandered around getting ready for the twin’s party. I was nervous for both Esme and her to meet, but knowing Nat’s kind heart, I knew they would get along well. But I kept checking around corners. I couldn’t decide whether last night was a dream or not. Was Samantha a dream? If she was real, she would be here in the house. She wouldn’t hide from me. ‘It must have been a dream.’ ‘You’re probably right. It was probably just some deep-buried guilt manifesting itself.’ ‘Definitely.’ ‘Yepp.’ ‘No need to