AXEL

"You were just what?" Ashley asked again after waiting for an answer that I did not provide.

"I was just jealous. I was restless the moment I realized you would be with Axel all night. I felt left out. I was here all night, drowning in frustration. Ashley, I just..."

She pulled her hand from underneath mine and brought it up to my lips, "Carson, just let it..."

I shook my head and turned my face from her. Her finger fell off my lips, "I have to fix this now," I said with a heavy ...