When There Is Nothing Left But Love

John nodded. “Uh-huh.’“

It took me a while to realize what was going on. Ashton would forgive me for risking my life provided I was safe, but now that something unknown had been injected into my body that might harm my life, he wouldn’t let it slide.

I stared at the phone helplessly.

After consoling John, now I had to console Ashton. I must be the most miserable person in the world right now.

I placed the phone next to my ear before speaking sincerely, “Mr. Fuller, your wife has realized her mistake and promised never to repeat her mistake ever again. Will you be kind enough to forgive her?”

Silence ensued. After all, Ashton could hold a grudge longer than John.

“What should I do to appease your anger? I can do anything you wish.” I went all out.

John pretended to cough lightly beside me. “Oh, this is X-rated!” he teased.

I glared at him to make him stop.

voice hoarse. “Tomorrow, ask John to buy a collar

You want a pet? Is it a dog or

“It’s you.”

in shock. A flush crept up my cheeks when I saw John gazing at me curiously. I turned around slightly and covered the phone before agreeing to Ashton’s request. “I’m not against spicing things up, but there are shops who sell those things specifically. Why

were fascinated by new stuff, but this

wear the collar and stay

see.” The flush deepened in my cheeks as I

it be?” Ashton responded in

what I meant, too. Anyway, sure. I’ll ask John to

ahead,” came

explained about my plan which I

a chance that we

fell silent and deliberated before replying, “Let’s wait for the results

don’t prepare ahead,

separate from their parents at a young age, I grew increasingly determined to rescue my son