24 ASHLEIGH Ryley dropped to his knees. “Please don’t say it’s over, angel. Gabby told me about the video. I know it looks like I lied to you, but I swear I didn’t.” The way he said it broke my heart. I didn’t mean we were over. “Ryley, no, I didn’t mean it that way,” I exclaimed quickly, turning my body to face him. He pulled me into his arms, his expression wild. “Thank f*****g God. You have no idea how bad I want to kill my brother right now. I did some stupid things after you left, but I stand true to my word. I never slept with any of those women. You have to trust me, angel. Don’t let my brother tear us apart.” I breathed him in and let him hold me, the visions of those women plaguing my mind. “He’s not going to tear us apart. I’m not going to let him. I just don’t know how much

