“What’s wrong?” Ashton sounded husky, but also gentle.

“Nothing.” I tightened my hug. “What did you guys do in the hospital after I left?” I grumbled. “Are you doing something dangerous behind my back, Ashton?”

Before he could say anything, I continued, “I don’t care what the answer is, but remember to live. Survive. I won’t allow you to die before your time.” I almost screamed that out loud, praying that the Gods could grant my wish.

Ashton said nothing. He held the back of my head and pulled me closer so I could take in everything about him.

We quickly separated in case we were seen. Then he took me to the safety exit’s staircase. I gazed at him as I talked about the events the night ago. All I wanted was an explanation from him. A reasonable one, at least.

Instead of answering my question, he gazed at me for a few moments. “I don’t keep secrets from you. I’ll let you know about it as soon as I could.”

agree so quickly, so I froze up

at the Stovall residence and drove around the urban area a few times before going

arrived. He didn’t seem surprised to see me. “Hello, Mr. Fuller, Mrs. Fuller.”

the chop. I could still

hospital’s basement. Once

in the middle of the office. It was filled with a clear liquid, while a green test tube was fixed in the middle. There seemed

trance looking at the

saw a gray-haired, elderly man shaking hands with Ashton. He was

you to explain it to my wife,” he commanded

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