Asher The silence between us extended for more than a minute before she turned and headed immediately for the door. It felt like lightning struck me at that very moment and I felt something like adrenaline shot in my veins, and I couldn't stop myself as I rushed forward and placed my hand over hers on the door handle. I heard her gasp as I pressed her body up against the door. My eyes were trained on her and I could see the internal struggle going on in her mind. She was in a fight with herself and I hated to admit that I cared for her. It was not just a desire driven by my body. But could it be that my heart was suddenly going soft for her? I had always been driven by desire or lust for other women since the death of Emily. Why then was I feeling tender emotions like caring for he

