I had no idea when my phone finally stopped ringing, but by the time Ashton carried me back to bed from the bathroom, I felt like total mush.

Like my bones had turned to jelly.

I was so wiped out that I didn't even want to open my eyes. I curled up under the covers, and it didn't take long before I crashed.

"Rest for a bit. I'll make you some oatmeal," Ashton's voice rumbled in my ear, low and husky.

I mumbled something back, ...