“ Asher…” I started but he waved me off. “ In the meantime Bella. I know what you said and I am not trying to go against that. I just feel you are safer by my side than being all alone.” he explained and I nodded. I wasn't going to argue with him. That didn't mean I was agreeing to that ridiculous proposal of moving in together. " What happened? I thought you were resting in your room? How did you end up at the back of the castle?" Asher asked and all the grievances I had accumulated over the days came crashing at me. " You left me all alone and disappeared for days. I had nothing to do so I thought about helping out in the kitchen. The chef refused to let me help so I could only result in roaming around." I cried out, sending a glare on his way only to have him smile at me. " Are you

