The Four Beta Brothers – Chapter 22

ASHER

I was a complete i***t. I let Nathan’s words get to me, and I became insecure that Juniper was pulling away. I was so desperate for her to let me in that I ended up pushing her away. When I saw her eyes glistening, knowing I was the one to cause her tears, I felt like my chest was being ripped apart. I was supposed to be there for her, but instead, I was a complete a*s.

I wanted to stop her from walking away, but I didn’t feel like I had the right to. I was the reason she was on the verge of tears, and if she wanted to leave, then I had to let her.

I could buy her flowers or chocolates, but something told me that wouldn

table.

espect the furniture like that? And I’m not in a mood.”

mood. You’re not even good at pretending, so just spit it out. Nothing is going to change if you keep sulking like that.”

. First, I took it out on Juniper, and now I wanted to take it out on him.

constant reminder that I had abandoned her. She didn’t remember our history because I let her forget it.

moved his feet off the table and leaned in closer. “I know it’s hard, but you have to get over yourself. What if Juniper saw you in this mood? She wouldn’t deserve that.”

tely made a bad day worse for her.”

here instead of groveling? Are you an i***t on top of being an a*s?”

ness right then.

re knocking. I heard shuffling from inside, and the lock clicked open a minute later.

opened the door, and her eyes instantly sparkled. “Oh, Asher. It’s good to

status.” Moira touched my arm, and I wondered if she cared about me, or if she only cared about the status I could give her.

here?”

t hurt if you stay with her. I know you’ve heard those rumors. She’s just going to ditch you for someone who can

to try to destroy her. Nothing you say about Juniper can change my mind about her. I suggest you move out of my way, because I plan on seeing Juniper whether or not you try to stop me.”

nt. Why would she settle for you, when she could have your brother?”

tely overlooking me. He was superior to me in every way, and an insecure part of me worried that Juniper would realize Ethan was the better choice if she got to know him. However, Juniper deserved the benefit of

***

JUNIPER

or. I owed her nothing.

set of knocks hit the door.

said from the other side.

re?

I messed up. I was a complete i***t. You deserve better from me. Please open up.”

rawled out of bed and went to my door. I c

want to apologize to you. I will beg on my hands and knees if I have to. I know I messed up.”

nely upset, and it took effort to stop myself from instantly forgiving him. His words from before were harsh, and I deserved a proper apology.

was looking forward to seeing you earl

ited for him to explain.

f the room, looking around at my stuff before his eyes set

s from attacking you today,” Asher fin

y of apologizing…

ous. Nathan was there to protect you when I should’ve been. I felt inferior.” Asher ran his fingers through h

jealous.”

ause I like you. A lot. In fact, I like you so much that I’m afraid if I’m honest with you, it’ll scare you away. And Nathan also likes you, and

ew each other, so it didn’t make sense, but it also excited me. Being around Asher had been the highlight of my day every day I saw him—today being the only exception

t respond. “I just hope you know that I’m truly sorry for how I acted earli

afraid of losing me. I like you, too. A lot, so the only reason I could see you losing me is if you push me away like you did today.”

at Asher, and my heart thumped like crazy. His scent s

hed a piece of hair out of my face and pressed his forehead against mine.

ed at his proximity.

you to trust me when I say I’m not going anywhere. I like you, got

my brothers

w the

n over your brothers,” I sai

seemed to relax. “Good.”

frustration from before seemed to disappear.