12-27-2024, 02:43 PM
“I don’t think we would be in danger there, not if the Vegas love their son. But I go where you go, vita mia,” she said to Roza. Uncertainty was swirling for a future Esper didn’t worry about.
For now she stopped their pace. Her eyes turned to Ashton. In the morning light he was angelic. And so fragile.
“If you are so wanted, why are you so terrified it will all fall apart? I feel the jolting in your heart, Ashton; that you fear one day your welcome there will be revoked. That you will make a mistake he will not forgive. Even with the rules, you will always wonder if they trust you and what you can do.” She moved them both closer to him, whether she realised or not. Her fingers hovered over his chest as she spoke. Her gaze was intense. Uncompromising. “You deserve better.”
For now she stopped their pace. Her eyes turned to Ashton. In the morning light he was angelic. And so fragile.
“If you are so wanted, why are you so terrified it will all fall apart? I feel the jolting in your heart, Ashton; that you fear one day your welcome there will be revoked. That you will make a mistake he will not forgive. Even with the rules, you will always wonder if they trust you and what you can do.” She moved them both closer to him, whether she realised or not. Her fingers hovered over his chest as she spoke. Her gaze was intense. Uncompromising. “You deserve better.”