Page 126 of Crave Me

It wouldn’t be forgotten by any of us.

“How was he?”

I looked up at Caspian who was holding my right hand while Bastian had me tucked into him on my left side, nuzzling against me in that loving way of his. Caspian would’ve been doing that too, but he was extra tense about this goodbye. “The two or three showers a day were what I suspected, what I told you.”

“I see,” he said, grimacing.

“He talked about seeing Doctor Granger.”

Caspian’s eyes lit up.

“That’s an incredibly good sign,” Bastian said.

“Indeed it is,” Caspian agreed, and I felt a little of the tension leave him.

Caleb and Asher made their way over to us.

“Not just texts now, you hear me?” Caleb was telling Asher.

“Heard you loud and clear, brother. And you need anything to help your recovery along, don’t hesitate to reach out, yes? Promise me.”

“Promise, Ash.”

They reached us and Asher shook hands with Bastian. “Nice working with you. You’ve got some impressive skills your media reputation didn’t even hint at.”

“Well, you know better than most that there’s a difference between image and reality.”

Asher grinned. “Indeed.”

He stepped in front of me. He went to hold out his hand, but I pulled him in for a hug. It had the guys chuckling.

Asher clearly wasn’t the hugging type because he tensed up and barely returned it, but as we pulled away, he smiled at me.

“Thanks for your help. It was above and beyond.”

“Just doing what was needed. Keep that up and you’ll be able to walk the line with the struggle.”

“I will.”

He nodded, then walked over to Caspian.

“It’s been a pleasure,” Caspian said, shaking his hand.

“The pleasure was definitely also mine,” Asher returned with a sly wink.

Caleb rolled his eyes. “I knew you couldn’t resist referencing that.”

“This is as diplomatic as I get, Cal.”

Caleb chuckled. “Yeah, this is definitely you on your best behavior.”

Caspian grasped Asher’s shoulder, a serious tone taking over as he told him, “Anytime, anywhere, you need me and I’ll be there.”

“We’re officially allies now, are we?”

“Friends.”

Asher smiled. “Very good.”

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