58: I’ve always liked her

CARSON

For me, liking Ashley was not just about the mate bond.

I had liked her even before she became our fated mate. I did not support the whole idea of putting her through so much torture. But I also did not have a concrete reason why she should not be tortured.

Her mother hurt us so badly. I know it was not Ashley's fault. But since we could not hurt her mother, she was the closest person we could pour our hate on.

I felt pity for her most of the time. I had long snapped out of the hurt. I wanted to stop my brothers from hurting her but that would make them think I had healed from our mum's death so quickly.

I had to play along.

Finding out that Ashley was our mate was a huge shock to me. But it was easy for me to accept it. I mean, it was Ashley. Someone I have always had a soft spot for. I came to terms with it fast. And for me, I wanted a true connection.

I wanted to be able to do things to her just by looking at her. I wanted to be in control of her body. I wanted her to m