In Love, Never Say Never (Ashton Fuller and Scarlett Stovall) novel Chapter 1854

Thinking that it was Garrett’s men attacking, I turned to look. Instead, it was Ashton’s figure that greeted me.

Nathaniel too had noticed his presence. After the two of them exchanged glances, Ashton turned away first and called out to me. “Letty, come to my side.”

Although he was holding a gun, I couldn’t sense any animosity from him. As if he was worried that I would be frightened, he even slowed down his speech on purpose.

I nodded and hurried to his side.

Opening his arms, he embraced me tightly.

After being apart for such a long time, I was finally reunited with the familiar warmth and scent.

Having noticed Nathaniel’s piercing gaze, I was suddenly struck by a thought. Letting go of Ashton, I warned, “Run! Nathaniel has planted bombs all over the house!”

Just as I spoke, I grabbed Ashton’s hand and sprinted outside without giving Nathaniel another look.

Unexpectedly, Ashton pulled me back. Closing his eyes, he signaled for me to calm down. He then turned his attention toward Nathaniel with a darkened gaze.

Standing there, Nathaniel’s eyes were bloodshot at the sight of his rival. Not bothered to hide his emotions, he was filled with enmity toward Ashton.

“The police are on their way. Hence, you still have a five-minute window to flee.” Ashton broke his silence.

When I realized he had come prepared, my fears began to ease.

“Flee?” Nathaniel narrowed his eyes. With an indifferent expression, he spread his hands. “What’s the point of that? We might as well all go down together and end it all right here.”

When I saw how he was on the brink of lunacy, I grew increasingly worried. Tugging Ashton by his sleeve, I reiterated, “Let’s go. Now that Mr. Jensen’s men have been scared away, there’s no shame in leaving. Given how hard it was to reach this stage, I can’t bear for any more accidents to happen.”

In spite of my words, Ashton shook his head and calmed me down. “They don’t understand Nathaniel. He won’t do it.”