Chapter 48
- Max intervened, pushing Lucas away from Ashley. But Lucas didn't flinch. He stood his ground, his eyes locked on Ashley's.
- "No matter how much you try to hate me," Lucas said, his voice low and husky, "I will still love you. Always. And I know you love me too."
- Ashley's eyes welled up with tears as Lucas's words struck a chord deep within her. She felt a flutter in her chest, a feeling she couldn't ignore.