CHAPTER 51.
BE GRATEFUL.
~ASHLEY POINT OF VIEW~
Immediately he opens the door, his frown vanishes as his lips stretch into a smile.
My hands suddenly feel clammy facing Bran. I hate when he smiles but right now, I need his help.
I glance right and left. “Can I come in?” I ask quietly.
He nods and steps back, giving me space. I slip in quickly, and he shuts the door behind me. Then he turns to me at once. “What is it? What’s the problem?”
“Is anyone chasing you?”
“No,” I reply firmly.
“Then what is it?” he asks, brows lifting. “I know you didn't just come to my room for nothing.”
I swallow. My fingers twisting together nervously as my eyes darts around his room—anywhere but his face.
“I… um…” My voice comes out softer than I intend. “Last night… I misplaced something.”
The words
