Chapter 255

Chapter 255

“What do you mean, Abby?”

Ashton stepped closer to Cassie, his arm instinctively wrapping around her again, as if anchoring her to him. His heartbeat had quickened-loud, unsteady-something in Abby’s tone setting off a quiet storm anticipation he couldn’t yet name.

“I-I didn’t mean to spoil anything,” Abby said quickly, her earlier excitement melting into worry. Her eyes flickered to Ashton, then to Lucy, silently asking for rescue.

“It’s alright, my moppet,” Lucy murmured, stepping beside her and gently taking her hand, grounding her

“What are you saying, Abby?” Cassie asked, her voice softer now-uncertain, almost pleading

There was a tremor beneath her words, as though she already sensed something just out of reach