His Forbidden Rose Novel

Ashen Roads Toward the Sleeping Moon by Trevon Hale Mist 3 Summary In "Ashen Roads Toward the Sleeping Moon," the tension escalates as Caroline rushes to find Christian, who is caught in a precarious situation at a club. Inside VIP room 308, Christian is faced with the consequences of his reckless behavior, surrounded by friends who have exposed him through incriminating photos. As he tries to maintain his innocence, the fear of his parents discovering his actions looms over him, causing him to panic and make empty promises to change.

Chase, the dominant figure in the room, observes the unfolding drama with a cold detachment. He knows Christian's history and doubts the sincerity of his assurances. When Caroline arrives, she immediately senses the gravity of the situation and fears that her secret arrangement with Christian might be revealed. Chase's intent to confront Christian only adds to her anxiety, as she grapples with the implications of her relationship. As the confrontation intensifies, Chase's protective instincts surface, leading him to physically confront Christian.

The violence reflects not only Chase's anger at Christian's betrayal but also his frustration with Caroline's willingness to forgive. Caroline, caught between her feelings for Christian and her loyalty to Chase, pleads for understanding, but Chase's fury is palpable. He struggles with the realization that the girl he once knew has changed, blinded by love for someone unworthy. The chapter closes with Caroline's desperate request for Chase to keep the incident a secret, highlighting her internal conflict.

Chase's icy demeanor suggests he is not easily swayed, and the tension between the characters leaves the reader anxious about the future of their relationships. The emotional stakes are high, and the narrative captures the complexity of love, betrayal, and the consequences of choices made in the heat of the moment. Continue Regular Chapter Reading Below With no time to think , she grabbed her car keys and bolted out the door , calling Christian while the engine turned over . No answer . She tried his friend next . Still no answer .

Meanwhile , inside VIP room 308 at the club , a tense silence had fallen . A crowd of guys and girls sat frozen on the sofas , too scared to move . Everyone kept their heads down , not daring to look at Chase Spencer , who held court from the main seat . Bzzz . Bzzz . Christian's phone buzzed again . He instinctively reached for it , then snatched his hand back when he felt Chase's piercing gaze . As for Chase ... The second time Christian's phone buzzed , he glanced at his own screen . Completely blank . Not a single message . As the minutes ticked by , Christian started to break .

He began to lie . " Chase ... I swear , I'm not here to party . I'm just here to pass on a message to my friend from his parents ." The person next to him eagerly chimed in . " Yeah , that's right! " Aaron Phillips tossed a stack of photos onto the table . They were all of Christian , with a girl on each arm , making out and fooling around with other women . In that instant ... The color drained from Christian's face . I'm so screwed . Caroline might not be affected by this , but her uncle and his own parents were going to kill him ! " I was wrong! " He dropped the act .

The thought of his parents finding out he was messing around out here was enough to shatter any bravado . " I swear this will never happen again . From now on , I'll never set foot in this place again . " 1/5 Chapter 3 Chase didn't say a word . As a man himself , he knew promises like that were the most useless things in the world . Besides , this wasn't Christian's first time . If he hadn't found out this time , would Caroline have been kept in the dark all the way to their wedding day ? " Boss , Ms. Jones just arrived at the club , " Aaron Phillips whispered in his ear . " Watch them .

" With that , Chase stood up and left the room . He'd only taken a few steps before he collided with Caroline , who was rushing toward him . The moment she saw him , she knew it was over . Shit , did Christian crack already ? If Chase asks me why I hired someone to be my fake boyfriend , what am I supposed to say ? And if the Spencers find out my relationship is a sham , what will they do .... In an instant ... Too many questions flooded her mind . Chase watched the expressions flicker across her face , waiting until her breathing evened out a little before he spoke .

" There's something I have to tell you . This might be hard to hear . " They've been together three years , he thought . The feelings must run deep . But regardless , he couldn't hide something like this . " Go ahead , " Caroline said , her mind still racing , trying to figure out how she was going to clean up this mess . Chase looked at her for a long moment , but in the end , he didn't speak . He just led her straight to the room . The moment she appeared ... Christian's eyes lit up . Jones !!

" I was here for a meeting and happened to run into him , " Chase said , his gaze sweeping over Christian and the women on either side of him before gesturing to the table . " And I found out about these photos by chance . " Caroline looked down at the pictures on the coffee table , She could tell at a glance they were taken by his friends during a party . Seeing her silence , Chase gave Aaron a look . His assistant immediately escorted the others out of the room . 2/5 Chapter 3 Soon , only Chase , Caroline , and Christian were left in the suite .

" Jones , I'm sorry , " Christian blurted out , knowing exactly how to play this . " I didn't do anything this time ! I just came for a few drinks , and they practically forced those girls on me . " Caroline shot him a cold look . Christian shrank back , looking pitifully wronged but not daring to say another word . " Thank you for telling me this , " Caroline said to Chase , gathering the photos . Her tone was heavy with emotion . " About what Christian did ... I hope you won't tell my aunt and uncle . " Chase's brow furrowed . Even his voice turned cold .

" You're still going to be with him ? " " You can't just throw away years of history like that . " Caroline forced herself to sound sentimental ; she couldn't expose her arrangement with Christian just yet . " As long as he's learned his lesson , it's not too late to fix things . " " I promise I'll change ! " Christian chimed in , playing his part perfectly . " From now on , I'll never set foot in this place again ! " " Caroline ," Chase said , his voice sinking .

He hadn't expected that just a few years away from him would turn the girl who used to love and hate so fiercely into someone so blinded by love . Can't just throw it away . Had she forgotten how decisively she'd walked away from him back then ? " Please , Chase , I need you to agree , " Caroline pleaded , her hand tightening on the photos . She kept her eyes down , not daring to meet his . Chase is too smart . If our eyes meet , he'll see right through me . " You'd better be sure , " Chase said , his eyes now fixed on Christian , sharp and cold as a winter blade .

The pressure in the room was immense . " With stuff like this , it's either never or it's forever . Give him an inch , and he'll take a mile . " " I know , " Caroline's voice was a whisper . Those two soft words were all it took to set Chase on fire . His chest heaved , a vein pulsed at his temple , and he looked like a caged beast fighting for control . The rage came on so strong that for a second , Chase couldn't tell if he was more furious at Christian for cheating or at Caroline for not standing up for herself .

3/5 Chapter 3 The little girl he'd practically raised was breaking her own rules over and over for another man . Under his intense stare , Caroline didn't dare to breathe . She was terrified one wrong move would make him even angrier . After a moment ... Chase forced his emotions down , unclenching his fists . " You should go outside , " he said in a low , tight voice . " I'm going to have a talk with him . " Caroline froze . She instinctively glanced at Christian . He gave her a reassuring look . " It's fine . Wait for me outside .

" Caroline wanted to argue , to plead for Christian , but Chase's intimidating presence kept her silent . She finally walked out , looking back every few steps . BAM! The suite door slammed shut behind her . Caroline tried to press her ear against the door , but Aaron stopped her . " Ms. Jones , you don't need to worry . The boss is a reasonable man . " Caroline said nothing . If Chase Spencer was reasonable , he wouldn't be Chase Spencer . And Chase was , indeed , not being reasonable . The moment the door closed , he kicked Christian , so hard he went flying back onto the sofa .

Chase strode over , grabbed him by the face , and his voice was as cold as a winter storm . " You should be glad Caroline cares about you . Otherwise , this is what would've gotten broken . " Christian's face contorted in pain . " I don't care how much you want to mess around , but don't let me catch you a second time . " Chase hit him again , his nearly six - foot - three frame radiating menace . " Or I swear , no matter how much Caroline tries to protect you , I will end you without a second thought ." Christian just laughed , clutching his stomach as he got to his feet .

Chase's eyes were black pits . " What's so funny ? " " You beat me up this bad... " Christian's narrow eyes locked onto him , a playful , taunting light in their depths . " Are you really sure it's just because you're worried about her ... like an uncle would be ? " 4/5 Super J Chase's expression turned glacial . His aura became lethal . He didn't say a single word , but Christian felt his blood run cold . He immediately backpedaled , his heart hammering against his ribs . " I was just kidding . Don't take it seriously . " That earned him another beating . A few minutes later ...

Chase opened the door . He was about to speak when his gaze collided with Caroline's , her eyes filled with worry . A wave of irritation washed over him . She's this worried about that little punk . " Please , keep your promise , " Caroline ́said , visibly relieved after seeing Christian was mostly in one piece . " Don't tell my aunt and uncle , or Christian's parents , about what happened today . " " And if I don't agree ? ' Chase challenged . Caroline's hands tightened . That's your choice . I can't stop you . " Chase shot one last , cold glare at Christian inside the room .

Then , radiating an icy chill , he turned and left without another word . 5/5 Conclusion In the aftermath of the confrontation, Caroline stood at the precipice of her emotions, torn between the loyalty she felt for Christian and the reality of his repeated betrayals. The weight of the photos lay heavy in her hands, a painful reminder of the trust that had been shattered. Chase's piercing gaze lingered in her mind, a stark contrast to the fleeting moments of affection she had once shared with Christian.

As she walked away from the suite, her heart ached with the knowledge that love could be both a sanctuary and a prison. The path she chose would not only affect her but also the lives of those around her, including the man who had always been her protector, yet now stood as a reminder of her own fragility. Chase, having confronted Christian, felt a tumult of emotions swirl within him. The anger he had directed at Christian was not solely about the betrayal but also about the realization that Caroline was willing to overlook her worth for someone who had proven unreliable.

In the upcoming chapter of *Ashen Roads Toward the Sleeping Moon*, tensions are set to escalate as Caroline grapples with the aftermath of Chase's confrontation with Christian. With the stakes higher than ever, Caroline must navigate the treacherous waters of her feelings for Christian while trying to protect their fragile relationship from the looming threat of Chase's wrath. Will she find a way to convince Chase to keep her secret, or will the truth come crashing down, shattering the delicate facade she has built?

As she stands at the precipice of revelation, readers will be left wondering how far she is willing to go to safeguard her past with Christian. Meanwhile, Chase's fury is far from quelled. His protective instincts are ignited, and his simmering anger towards Christian raises the stakes for their next encounter. The underlying question of Chase's true feelings for Caroline looms large-does he see her as a little sister to protect, or is there something deeper at play?