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“It’s 7 a.m.,” he informs me and I groan, grabbing a small pillow and placing it over my face. I don’t have to be in for work for another two hours and I was hoping to catch up on some sleep.
“I have to go,” he says, chuckling and pulling the pillow from my face.
I stare at him confused, “Go where?”
“France,” he replies.
“You’re going to Europe? Since when? Why didn’t you tell me before?”
“I just found out a few days ago. It’s a work trip. I’ll be back in two days,” he informs me.
I frown as I pang hits my chest. We’re finally in a really good place and I don’t want him to leave. “You could have given me a heads up.”
“I know, baby, I’m sorry. I’ll be back before you know it.”
“Okay,” I say on a sigh. “It’s not like I can stop you.”
He leans down to place a kiss on my lips. “Asher’s around but he can be pretty irresponsible. Can you keep an eye on the twins for me while I’m gone?”
I laugh at that. “Don’t worry, they’ll be fine.”
He kisses me one more time before getting up. I watch him as he pulls on his boxers and shirt before standing up myself and throwing on one of my dresses. It would be better to go and make sure the twins are getting ready for school. Xander gives me one last lingering look then he opens the door. My eyes widen when I realize Asher’s standing on the other side.
“So it’s true,” he growls.
Oh shit.
CHAPTER21
Alexander
“What are you doing here?” I ask calmly.
Asher’s face contorts into anger as he looks behind me to Juliette. I block her from his view and look into his eyes.
“Asher,” I say in warning.
He can be pretty hot-blooded, but I really don’t need him getting angry around my woman right now.
His jaw clenches as he stares at me, “One of my acquaintances called me a few minutes ago, asking me if I knew a woman called Juliette. Apparently, reporters are sniffing around because she’s rumored to be in a relationship with you. I called bullshit and I was coming here to ask her what was going on. But you’re here, fucking half-dressed in her room at seven in the morning!” he yells.
I sigh. “Calm down, Asher.”
“Calm down?” He scoffs. “You expect me to be calm when you’re fucking the woman I’m in love with?”
I bristle at his words and rage builds up within me at the manner he’s using to describe my relationship with Juliette.
“It’s not like that!” I snap but his attention isn’t on me anymore.
Juliette shoulders past me and walks out of the room, her eyes on Asher.
“I’m really sorry, Asher,” she says softly.
“Sorry?” he spits. “Why the hell are you sleeping with him? I thought it was odd that you were living here and being a nanny to the twins. Then I find out you’re working at his hotel, as well? You’re fucking him because of what he can provide you. I thought you were better than that.”
“You need to calm the fuck down son. Don’t talk about her like that!” I shout.
Asher stares at me with so much anger in his eyes it clears my rage. I feel Juliette’s touch on my shoulder and I quickly release him.
