KATHERINE POV.
Saturday afternoon.
Ashley looked nervous as she reached out and gently took my hand. “Come with me,” she whispered, glancing around.
Without waiting for a reply, she led me toward the terrace, where the warm afternoon air greeted us.
The noise from the party faded behind us, replaced by the soft rustle of leaves and distant laughter.
I looked at her, puzzled. “Ashley, what’s going on?” I asked, trying to keep my voice calm despite the knot forming in my stomach.
She took a deep breath, turning to face me. “I’ve been waiting for you to come,” she admitted softly. “I’m the one who asked Owen to convince you all to come over.”
My brows knitted together in surprise. “You did? Why? Is everything okay?”
Ashley shook her head, her gaze dropping to the ground. “No, it’s n
