“She said she thought it was Evan one time.”
“It’s not him. I was in the process of getting my ass stomped when she got another heavy-breathing phone call.”
“What about one of her other exes? The list isn’t that long,” I quickly add.
“Believe me, I’ve grilled then all. All of them were livid when I told them what was going on. Either they're damn good actors, or it was a look of pure shock and concern when I confronted them.”
Shit.
“What about work relationships? Did anyone get too close?”
“Not really. Ash is always too professional to lead anyone on. She meets in public places, never her house. Most of the time, she never even does face-to-face. Only some Sterling Shore clients insist on meeting her."
“I’ll find out who it is, and I’ll gut him when I do.”
“I’ll help,” Bity adds, his teeth grinding.
Until then, I’ll take her home with me whether she likes it or not.
Chapter Fourteen
Stubborn People
Ashiara
“It was lovely to meet you, Tag,” my stepmother giggles.
It was lovely to meet you, Tag. Oh please. Get some dignity.
“You, too. Maybe you can come out to the beach and visit us soon. We’ll be staying there until this guy is caught.”
I won’t be staying there.
“Definitely. Take care of my girl,” Dad says while shaking hands with Tag.
“I will. I promise you that.”
Great. My dad has made friends with the Devil.
They hug me quickly, and then they leave the room. Tag comes over to stand beside me.
“Well, let’s get you out of here,” he murmurs softly while taking my bag.
“I’m going back to the hotel. You and Trip should go on to the beach house though.”
It breaks my heart to send my son away, but if it’ll keep him safe, I’ll gladly do it. This bastard wants me, so let him come after me and me alone.
“Not happening.”
He starts walking out, and I follow him, my mind bogged by rage.
“Tag, you can’t force me to come with you.”
“Watch me.”
His cocky, smug attitude is normally my undoing, but right now it only infuriates me all the more.
“Tag, I’m going back to the hotel.”