CHAPTER 16

Ashley recovered in more or less 3 months. After that, she focused on training. The last battle showed that she was still weak. Talking about the last battle Dustin told Alan about the participation of the Calare Tremere in the attack. So Alan and the other teams attacked the base of the assassin's group. The chiefs weren't there but the base was taken by Alan and the others.

After that, there were no attacks on the cities and the rest of the members of Calare Tremere hid. A short period of time passed in peace. Only with some surprising news.

—Are you getting married? — Ashley asked with surprise.

—Yes! — Leila showed the beautiful ring in her finger excitedly. Bennet scratched his head and smiles with blunder.

—Oh my god...— Ashley didn't think that their relationship improved so fast.

—Congratulations —Leila smiled happily at Ashley's words.

—It will be a small ceremony and you are going to be my maid of honor — Ashley felt shy but she accepted.

—I'm happy for you — Ashley remembered the first time that both found Bennet. He was so angry and hurt with Leila that he didn't even give her a look. Leila in reality had to beg him for a long time until he forgave Leila.

—Oh, Thanks...but I'm sure that you will give good news very soon, right? —Leila smiled perseverly and Ashley avoided her eyes.

—I don't know what you are talking about —Leila's smile was made more brilliant with those words.

—Ho...Seriously? — Ashley ignored Leila and found an excuse to go.

Leila looks at Ashley, some dejected —That girl...When will she be more honest with her feelings? —Bennet patted her head and said.

—There isn't much that you can do in this situation. It depends only on them — Leila nodded but she actually wished that Ashley realized that she wanted to be with Alan. And that guy too. It's true that at the beginning she didn't get along with Alan but after she saw how that guy takes care of Ashley. Leila doesn't have any complaints. Of course she didn't motivate Ashley if she didn't see that Alan felt something by her.

On the other hand, Alan and Ashley, the reason for Leila's worry were training and talking with normality. Each one feels comfortable with the company of the other so they talk about things without importance and take care of the other in silence. Alan and Ashley prefer this kind of relationship. They still aren't prepared for a romantic relationship.

Ashley asked for stories about her mother to Alan. He told that her name was chosen by her mom. He doesn't know either why she has the same name but her name was something that her mom thought. It's the only important thing. Ashley learned many things about her family so she was in a good mood for a while.

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One year passed quickly with the preparations for the wedding and the battles with the rest of assassins.

The wedding was celebrated in the most beautiful season in the game. Leila and Bennet buy a nice mansion in a bustling city. Bennet and Leila made their vow in front of the guests and finished the ceremony with a kiss initiated by Leila. Ashley had been in charge of supervising a part of the organization of the wedding. So she was very busy until the party started.

The party was a success. Leila enjoys it and being more uncontrollable than usual. Ashley was tired by the work but happy to see her friend enjoy the party. When Ashley sat to take a rest someone walks towards her. One glass was put against her cheek Ashley trembled a little by the cold, she took the glass and said.

—Thank you...— Ashley drank the cold water in one gulp. She felt disappointed because it was only water and she made a pout on her face.

Alan laughed softened and discerning her thoughts said — Rest a few, I will give a cocktail later — Ashley nodded with some reluctance. Although she didn't seem like that. Ashley likes to drink a lot. Leila likes to drink too. So both went to drink often.

Alan knew it so after a while he gave her a drink. Alan stayed by her side all night, Ashley didn't leave either. Alan didn't like the looks aimed at Ashley so he moved closer to her in the moment she remained alone. When the party was coming to an end. Ashley and Alan leave on the balcony.

Dustin saw them and shook his head. The demeanor between them had changed a lot. He doesn't know when Alan will move but he expects it will soon. He had to support Alan's angry aura from the beginning of the wedding. Ashley is a beautiful girl so it was inevitable that the men gave her a second look. Of course Alan didn't like that so he moved close to her in the moment she had free time. Ashley didn't notice this but Alan sent warning glances at all the people that tried to get close to Ashley. Some girls try to talk with Alan but after he ignores them and stays only with Ashley they surrendered. So after Dustin saw them go out only wished good luck for his friend.

On the other hand, Ashley took off her heels and sat on the rail — I'm tired — Alan sat to her side and said.

—Do you want to sleep? —Ashley shook her head.

—No, I have energy for a while...— Alan, don't say anything more and Ashley continues.

—Alan, I had wanted to say something —Alan looked at her and Ashley smiled.

—I'm glad you created this world — Alan seemed surprised and Ashley laughed softly — Well, I couldn't have met you, Leila or the others If you hadn't not created the game. So I want to say this. Thank you Alan — Eyes's Alan trembling for a moment. Then, he smiled softly at Ashley.

—I'm glad I did it — Ashley moved a little closer to him and said after some hesitations.

—Also.… I want to tell you that…. I like you...— Ashley gave him a kiss on his cheek and went down her head. She bit her lips nervously and looked at him furtively.

Alan stayed astonished for a few minutes and he started to laugh after recover his ingenuity. He stood his forehead on Ashley's forehead and said.

—It seems like you are always ahead of me —Ashley smiled at his response.

—Maybe...— Ashley stood her head on his shoulder, he enclosed her in his arms and both stayed in silence only enjoying the affection of the other part.