Chapter 37

Grace's Pov

My heart was ready to burst out of my ribcage with the intensity it was jackhammering at. The kind of jitters that went down my body, having Ashton in such close proximity is unbelievable. Why does my body react like that in his presence? And Oh my God! The moan that slipped out of my mouth! That was so embarrassing. It would have made me look so desperate. Gosh! Why couldn't I control my traitorous hormones?

I didn't realize how long I was lost in my thoughts and didn't even touch the food before I heard the bathroom door opening and Ashton appeared in his glory. My mouth went dry at the holy sight. He came out in his shorts. Only shorts.

This was too much for my fragile heart to handle. His abs were on display, my hands itching to run them down on his skin, feeling his rough body against mine. His wet hair was completely disheveled with a few drops of water still dripping from them.

I gulped down the lump in my throat before diverting my attention back to the food