KELLAN'S POV

I paused outside my office door

Ashley was in there, waiting for me.

My heart was in my throat, my emotions spilling. The tightness stretched over my body. I rubbed the place where my chest was heaving.

I couldn't breathe.

If Ashley is here, that means she has forgiven me. Right? I couldn't accept any other alternative.

I closed my eyes tightly. I could see her, beautiful, the way she smiles not just with her lips, but her warm chocolate eyes, her golden brown hair framing ...