The next day, I found myself wondering why I hadn't felt the urge to let go of something that was bottled up inside of me. Could it have something to do with Asher? I could not accept the possibility that my bodyguard was the answer to my predicament, so I shook my head in denial.

I hid in my room for a few days to gather information before putting him to the test. Even though I was aware of the potential downsides, I couldn't pass up the chance to spend my life with someone as amazing as Asher. I have spent a considerable amount of time wishing that my circumstances...