He looks mad.

He practically hauled me out of the room.

Once the bathroom door clicked shut, Lucas exploded.

“Ashlyn! Explain! Explain yourself now!”

Sister? Madeline Saunders?

Lucas could not hold it together any longer.

Ashlyn regarded him quietly. His inky gaze was clouded over by storm clouds of hostility.

“Lucas, you never asked me about my relationship with Ms. Saunders. You also never asked me if I was her. How is this my fault?”

Ashlyn leaned back against the wall, her enchanting countenance shining with tranquil composure.

His arm held the back of her neck and his voice lowered to a dangerously menacing tone, “Are you blaming me? Are you blaming me for not paying attention to you? Or for not understanding you?”

“That wasn’t my intention at all, Lucas. Why

you hiding from me, Ashlyn?” Lucas

her neck gripped it tighter. “Don’t make me guess

one who sought out Ms.

Field is waiting for me. You

lips were

come out looking for her

of the bathroom, she heard odd sounds coming from Ashlyn

all too well what sounds

was bewildered by

Ashlyn? Thinking back, I have to admit Lucas

and understand him fairly well. But I’ve never seen him care

But isn’t Lucas married?

Could Ashlyn be…

Mrs. Field was dumbfounded.

dimly lit. Ashlyn was pressed against the wall, her

from his gaze. “Just how many people do you have in your heart?

him up

I’m only a man.

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