~HAZEL~

Ashton groans softly, the only sound I manage to get out of him amid the tense silence. I can't remember the last time I've ever been this scared.

"You're freezing to death!" I gasp, my voice quivering with concern. It might be an exaggeration, but at this point, I couldn't be sure. The cold air bites into my skin, making every word feel like a challenge.

Hurriedly, I scramble to pull him closer to the flickering glow of the campfire. His weight is heavier than I expected, ...