Chapter 76

Asher was forced to let go. He stared at Juliet, who was standing behind Zachary as he shielded her. The sight was brutal. Asher's chest tightened, and his anger flared. "Zach, step aside," he ordered. "She doesn't want me to," Zachary replied, unmoving. He stayed planted in front of her. "Ash, calm down. Look at Juliet. Does she look like she wants to go with you right now? Asher looked at Juliet. Her face was drained of color, sweat beading on her forehead. She looked like she was about to collapse. His chest tightened, frustration spiking all over again. "I'm your husband. Jules, come here. I'm not going to hurt you." Asher reined in his anger and softened his voice. He reached out to her with his palm up as he said, "Stop it. Is your stomach acting up again? I'll take you to the hospital." Juliet looked at the hand he was holding out to her. That hand had held hers when they were kids, on the high school track, and on their wedding day. But now, to her, it looked more li