The billionaire's bodyguard (MxM)

part 16

Ethan and Davis sat together in the living room, their fingers entwined as they enjoyed a rare moment of peace and quiet. The soft glow of the fireplace cast a warm light over them, creating an intimate atmosphere that seemed to envelop them both.

"I'm glad we have some time alone together," Ethan said, breaking the comfortable silence between them. "It feels like we never get a chance to just... be."

Davis nodded in agreement, a small smile playing at his lips. "Yeah, it's nice," he replied, his gaze lingering on Ethan's face. "I've missed this – just being with you, without any distractions or worries."

Ethan returned the smile, his heart swelling with affection for the man sitting beside him. "Me too," he admitted, reaching out to brush a stray lock of hair from Davis's forehead. "I feel like we're always running from one crisis to the next, never stopping to catch our breath."

Davis's expression softened at Ethan's touch, his eyes filled with warmth and tenderness. "We'll get through this, Ethan," he said softly, squeezing Ethan's hand reassuringly. "Together. We've faced worse challenges than this, and we always come out stronger on the other side."

Ethan's heart skipped a beat at Davis's words, his love for him swelling with each passing moment. "I believe you, Davis," he replied, his voice barely above a whisper. "I believe in us."

Before Davis could respond, the sound of the doorbell interrupted their conversation, signaling the arrival of their visitor. Ethan and Davis exchanged a knowing glance before rising from the couch to greet Ashley, their hands still intertwined as they faced whatever challenges lay ahead – together.

As Ashley entered the room, her eyes immediately fell on Ethan and Davis, taking in the sight of them standing side by side, their fingers intertwined in a silent display of affection. She offered them a warm smile, though there was a hint of curiosity in her gaze.

"Hey, Ash," Ethan greeted, moving forward to give her a friendly hug. "It's good to see you. Thanks for stopping by."

Ashley returned the hug, though her eyes remained fixed on Davis. "Hey, Ethan. Hey, Davis," she replied, her tone casual yet curious. "I hope I'm not interrupting anything important."

Ethan and Davis exchanged a knowing glance before Ethan chuckled softly. "Not at all, Ash," he assured her, though there was a mischievous twinkle in his eye. "We were just catching up, that's all."

"Catching up huh "she asked playful

"Is okay, you can come out to me anytime and I already about the feelings you had for each other "

"Oh really "Ethan said laughing.

As the three of them settled into the comfortable rhythm of their conversation, Ethan and Davis couldn't help but feel a sense of gratitude for the woman who had been there for them through thick and thin. With Ashley by their side, they knew that they could face whatever challenges lay ahead, confident in the strength of their bond and the love that bound them together.

As Ashley settled into the living room, Ethan and Davis joined her, each taking a seat on the plush sofa opposite her. The atmosphere was light and relaxed, with Ethan and Davis exchanging playful banter as they caught up with their friend.

"So, tell me about this woman who's been causing trouble for you, Ethan," Ashley said, her tone turning serious as she shifted gears to their earlier conversation.

Ethan sighed, his expression clouding over with frustration. "It's been a nightmare, Ash. She's been sending me these threatening letters, demanding money and making all sorts of accusations.

Ashley frowned sympathetically, her concern evident in her eyes. "That sounds awful, Ethan. Have you talked to the police about it?"

Ethan nodded, running a hand through his hair in frustration. "Yeah, I filed a report, but there's not much they can do without any solid leads. That's why Davis and I have been brainstorming ideas on how to catch her ourselves."

Davis chimed in, his tone determined. "We're not going to let her get away with this. We'll find a way to track her down and put an end to this once and for all."

Ashley nodded in agreement, her expression resolute. "Count me in. Whatever you need, I'm here to help."

Ethan smiled gratefully at his friend, touched by her unwavering support. "Thanks, Ash. It means a lot to us."

The three of them spent the rest of the afternoon discussing possible strategies for catching the mysterious woman, brainstorming ideas and bouncing theories off each other. Despite the seriousness of the situation, there was a sense of camaraderie and unity among them, a shared determination to bring the perpetrator to justice.

As the sun began to dip below the horizon, casting long shadows across the room, Ethan couldn't help but feel a sense of hope stirring within him. With Ashley and Davis by his side, he knew they would be able to face whatever challenges lay ahead, together as a team. And as they continued to plan and strategize into the evening hours, Ethan felt a glimmer of optimism shining through the darkness, guiding them towards a brighter future.