ASHLEY

Seeing Carson in front of my door made me want to just collapse in his arms and let myself drown in the comfort he was willing to offer. He smelled fresh and rousing. I could tell he just had a shower. I moved aside for him to walk in. He stretched and took the doorknob from me, then he closed it firmly.

He looked at me with some much concern in his eyes. Then he pulled me into his arms and embraced me tightly. I relaxed and took a deep breath.

"I had no idea what was going on ...