As soon as Aaron made his way back to his room, he leaped into the shower. After standing under the icy cold water for an hour or more, he finally realized that nothing could quench his rage or put out the fire that was burning inside him. He was enraged, and he had been enraged ever since Jerry had informed him that Ashley was on a mission and could use some extra help... He had screamed at Jerry for allowing Ashley to leave in the first place, but Jerry had quickly silenced him with a single statement, stating that it had been Ashley’s wish and exactly what she had desired.
If Aaron had been present at the ranch with Ashley, he would have never allowed her to leave without him. She was his life, and he had vowed to protect her with even his dying breath. He had cursed himself for travel
