There were other moments too—times when Ashton would prepare meals for me, look after me when I was sick, bring me flowers and gifts, take me to the farm to feed the cows, and even teach me to ride a horse.
Those moments felt genuine.
But his tenderness only lasted for a year, just long enough for me to fall deeply in love with him.
I truly believed he had changed, that he'd finally learned to love an Omega like me.
But it turned out he was only putting on a show, biding his time until Alpha Philip granted us our own mansion.
The moment Ashton received the mansion, everything changed. His kindness vanished, replaced by cold indifference and resentment.
Unfortunately, my feelings for him didn't fade…
"Do you really think I could love someone like you? In your dreams, Kathryn!" He yelled, his voice filled with contempt.
I forced a smile, my heart breaking. "It's okay. I still love you, and I'll keep on loving you."
"Enough with the drama," He sneered, stepping closer. "Listen. I don't want any of this reaching my father. Do you understand me?" His voice sounded like a threat, so I swallowed hard and nodded.