ASHLEY

I woke up to a pair of deep blue eyes staring into my soul. I squinted my eyes, trying to take in my environment. I jolted in shock, my first instinct was to flee.

It was Carson.

He leaned forward as if to confirm I was still alive. Then he waved his hand in front of me. He put out his fingers, one, two and five. When I blinked, he nodded and got on his feet. "Thankfully, you are not dead yet. I was already wondering who will do the chores you left behind," he said, "get up and do ...