God no. Not him.
Just when Violet thought her day couldn't possibly get any worse, here he was, grinning at her like he owned not just the universe, but her as well. The sheer arrogance radiating from him was enough to make her stomach churn.
Unfortunately, after the emotionally draining encounter with Micah, Violet didn't have the energy to deal with Asher's antics. She immediately attempted to shut the door in his face, but Asher, ever quick, slid his hand in the way. His sheer strength overpowered her, and the door slipped from her grasp, hitting the wall.
Asher stepped inside as if he owned the place, closing the door behind him. Violet instinctively stepped back, her chest tightening as she realized she was trapped.
"Get out right now," she commanded him, even though her voice wavered slightly under the intensity of his unreadable gaze.
