Aphrodite
The second I walked into Asher's office, I jumped straight into his arms, clutching onto him like a lifeline as I tried to calm down and process my thoughts.
He sensed my distress and held me tighter without question, his hands running up and down my back in a soothing motion as he whispered sweet nothings into my ear.
I pulled away when I'd calmed down, and he caressed my cheeks, his arms tightening around my waist as I straddled his lap.
“What's wrong, my love?” He murmured gently, his eyes filled with warmth as they searched mine. I exhaled a shaky breath.
“I met someone tonight,” I whispered, and his brows scrunched up in confusion.
“Who did you meet?” he echoed, and I braced myself for his reaction. Even though I'd told Asher all about my past, he still hated the tho
