~HAZEL~

The cold water of the stream rushes over smooth stones, the only steady sound in the forest besides my own heartbeat thudding too loudly in my ears.

I struggled to stay calm and put on a spirited face while Ashton moved to tend to the wound on my ass. I still couldn't believe how quickly he'd offered to do it, without a moment's hesitation. Since I couldn't see it clearly, I had to admit it was much easier for him to handle it for me. Still, I felt nervous and a mix of other ...