Ashton's POV
Steady breaths left her as she slept so I could only hope she wasn't having a nightmare.
Never have I ever seen her so.... broken. When she was having her panic attack before my mom compelled her, I couldn't help but think about all the things she must have gone through for them to have such an effect on her.
How I wish I could get my hands on the cowards that did this to her. Any man who would dare lay a hand on a woman was nothing but a stupid coward.
I stared down at the little red head cuddled in my arms and smiled. Never in my 25 years of living have I ever met a person like her. She's unique.
I just wish she would open up to people more. I'm her cousin. We're supposed to relate but instead she prefers being alone. She shows the most emotion when she's with her as
