Heat novel Chapter 30

After Anna left Ashley began to panic. She was scared for her life and although she didn't like Tatiana, that girl was crazy and could do almost anything. Ashley didn't know what to do, she kept pacing around in her room before she thought about Jake, but then she remembered what she heard Jake said in the kitchen. She sighed before plopping down on the bed, she furrows, "I can't believe he's leaving," she mumbled to herself as she felt her heartache. 

She was afraid that Jake would leave and not know about her feelings but she was even more scared about telling him how she feels. She wonders, "What if he doesn't feel the same way?" or "What if he finally accepts the fact that he's kind of like a step-brother." Those types of saying pushed over the confidence she was building up. 

But her feelings didn't matter at the moment because Jay and Tatiana were currently writing their death wish and Ashley had to warn Jake. Ashley made up her mind before exiting her bedroom. She stood in front of Jake's bedroom deciding whether or not she should approach him, "Ugh! Get your act together, Ashley!" She practically yelled before quickly covering her mouth.

She sighed before knocking on the door but there was no answer. She furrowed before walking towards the stairs, "Mom, is Jake down there?!" She asked as her mother immediately replied, "No, honey!" 

"Jake's leg was broken, where could that boy be," she thought as she went back to his door-knocking again, "Jake, I know you're in here, stop playing games," she said but there was still no reply which frustrated her, "Jake, I'm coming in," she before barging in to only find a dark, empty bedroom. 

A sudden yelp left Ashley's mouth as a handgrip onto her arm harshly pushing her against the door that slammed shut. Another hand quickly went over her mouth to silence any sound that came out. Ashley's eyes were shut tight as her heart pounded in her chest. A hot, heavy breath fanned her face as it sent shivers down her spine, "Open your eyes, baby girl," a deep voice commanded as Ashley's eyes slowly opened to lock with a pair of dark ones. 

Ashley immediately recognized those eyes as she instantly shoved him off of her, "What the hell, Jake!" she exclaimed in an angry tone while Jake stood there staring back at her with a dangerous and lustful gaze, "I've been knocking on your door and you're in here playing games, I have important shit to discuss-," Ashley ranted on before pausing as she watched Jake take slow steps towards her without saying anything. 

Ashley began to get nervous as she stepped back but collided with the door. Jake continued to walk towards her until his naked chest was pressed against her clothed one, her breath hitched as she stared into his eyes. Jake leaned down until his forehead touched hers, "Jake, what-