Summer's POVHer head was reeling as Asher's threat and words sunk in.  If he wasn't going to allow her to go back then she would figure out a way to get away.  For the time being she just needed to bide her time.There was no way she wasn't going to go back.  If her father or Michael returned and she wasn't there things would become so much worse.  "I owe you no explanations."  She narrowed her gaze as she took in Asher's expectant face. Asher remained unphased by her words.  "We've got all night."  He said leaning back in his seat as he got comfortable.Summer clamped her mouth shut.  There was absolutely no chance she would confide in Asher everything that had transpired.  Doing so would mean getting him involved and she absolutely would not do that.If he wanted to play this game then she would oblige, at least until she could figure out a way to escape and get back to where Michae

Summer's POVSince moving in with her father Summer hadn't heard from or seen Michael.  It was a refreshing break from the agonizing norm that she had had to endure for the past two years since her father sold her to him for power.  Although she didn't necessarily want to be under the same roof as the bastard that helped create her, she found it easier to breath while with him.Since being released from the hospital he had been too busy dealing with work related issues to even pay her any mind.  Add in the scandal that Sarah stirred up and she never saw him around.In the blink of an eye a week had passed and Summer had a meeting to discuss business with David Johnson.  She initially didn't want to accept, but she couldn't ignore work related issues, so in the end she agreed.He hadn't mentioned whether or not Asher would be there to join them.  She wasn't sure if she was disappointed or relieved.  She had wanted to see him t

Summer's POVWeaving in and out of yards Summer tried to lose the men that were pursuing her.She didn't know how long it had been since she called David or if he even took her words seriously, but she was beginning to grow tired by the minute.  If help didn't arrive soon she was going to be captured.Refusing to allow that to happen she picked up pace as the houses around her began to grow fewer in number until dwindling down entirely leaving her out in the open where the men could easily see her.She could hear the men cursing at her from behind as they continued to chase.  It seemed their fear of her father's threat kept them going and they were catching up to her fast."YOU MIGHT AS WELL GIVE UP!"  The man closest to her yelled as he reached out to grab at her.With a yelp she dodged his grasp causing her to stumble.The realization that she wasn't going to get anywhere by running hit her in that moment.  All i

Summer's POVSummer wasn't exactly sure how she should go about explaining why she came to be with her father.  She didn't even know how she should tell Asher about the dark world he lived in.  He was already blaming himself for what her stepfather did.  How would he possibly take knowing how much worse things got for her?"Tell me."  His pleading voice whispered.  "Why did you disappear?"Taking a deep breath Summer braced herself for the onslaught of emotions she would face as she told him everything."I had no choice in the matter."  She could feel her mouth growing dry as she tried to find the best way to reveal the truth.  "When I woke up I was already in a foreign hospital.""Why though?"  Asher's brows had furrowed from confusion.  "Was your father even involved for the first eighteen years of your life?  I don't remember you ever mentioning him.""That's because I never knew him."&nbs

Summer's POVSummer listened to the sound of water running as Asher showered.  She had used the opportunity while he wasn't in the room to call and touch base with Reggie and Taylor, just to let them know that she had arrived at their chosen destination safe and sound.  Promising to meet with them the following day she hung up and waited for Asher to finish washing.Despite knowing that she shouldn't be she couldn't help but feel nervous as she listened to the water turn off.  After all she and Asher had already done everything there was to do, but she still felt like the eighteen year old her as she began to feel slight expectation at what would happen with just the two of them sharing a room.As the bathroom door opened and steam rushed out Summer felt her heart constrict painfully.  Emerging from the room was a very shirtless and still slightly dripping wet Asher.  She couldn't deny that the man looked damn good.  Time had truly