~ Asher’s POV ~

“Can I stay here tonight?”

Asher froze for a moment, trying to decipher if this was real or if this was his imagination. Meanwhile, Zoie stood at the front of the door, waiting for his response.

“Sure,” he said finally.

Zoie closed the door shut and walked over to the bed. Asher put his phone away and scooted to the side, making room for Zoie. He thought she might just sit down on the edge of the bed, but no. She went straight to the middle ...