Irresistible.

Asher's P.O.V

I glared at my phone, my thumbs hovering over the screen as I debated my next move. I needed to take responsibility for Anna, and that meant dealing with Black Rose. I sent the text, my jaw clenched in anticipation.

"Meet me at the bar. Now."

I hit send and waited, my phone clenched in my hand like a lifeline.

But a response never came.

I glanced over at Anna, her pale form sleeping on the bed. Guilt gnawed at my gut, but I pushed it aside. I had to do this. I had to take care of her and prove to Anna that I could be what she needed even if it meant leaving her alone for a few hours.

After checking the kids to see they were asleep and their new nurse was taking care of them, I grabbed my keys and headed out into the midnight air, the cool breeze a welcome respite from the stifling atmosphere at home.

Just as I started the car, my phone pinged and it was a text from black Rose.

--Ok.

That was her only response. I shook my head at the incredibly arrogant woman and slid in