beta
I hated this character start to finish
Always smiling, always pretending to be caring but he's actually sadistic and manipulative.
He's always pushing Karlyle to do things that make him uncomfortable. Always making Karlyle cry and then love bombing him.
And because poor Karlyle has never loved or dated before he just goes with the flow.
But everything is just happening according to Ash's wishes. He just reframes everything and talks sweetly to make it seem like he's being kind and considerate of Karlyle's wants.
This was hard to read through. I kept hoping Ash would change. I wouldn't mind him if he was forthright about being sadistic, but he always hides behind an apologetic smile. Exactly the kind of character I hate.