CARSON

I stared, wide-eyed at Ashley's form. This could not be happening! I kissed Ashley and still nothing?

I looked up at Circe, waiting for her to say something. But at that point, it seemed like she, too, was clueless. She stared down at Ashley in shock.

"This is an abomination! Not even one of you truly loves the lady?"

I had just witnessed something that defied all logic. Circe had assured us that a kiss from one of us would awaken Ashley from her slumber, yet here we were, standing ...