CARSON

What I wanted to do was pull Ashley into my arms and kiss her passionately.

I checked the heater, then I realized it was broken. I sighed in frustration and turned to look at Ashley. She bent over and buried her face in her thighs.

I tried to think of a way out. The only way to keep Ashley warm was to hold her in my arms. I went over and sat beside her.

"The heater is broken," I said and rubbed her shoulders slowly.

She nodded with her head still in her thighs.

"Mind if I hold ...