CARSON

A sense of panic hung heavy in the air.

Ashley lay motionless on her bed, her skin was pale. Her face seemed to have lost its usual glow. She looked dull and lifeless.

A shiver ran down my spine as I stared down at her. I placed a hand on her forehead. It was damp, as if sweat just dried from it. But there were no beads of sweat anywhere on her face.

My mind raced. I had never seen anything like this before. Ashley was strong and healthy before we kissed her goodnight. And that ...