Chapter Twenty-Five
Ash checked her alarm clock for the umpteenth time since Gloria had fallen asleep next to her. It was late when Gloria’s body had finally relented, when she’d pleaded with Ash to let her get some much-needed rest. Ash had been reluctant, because despite all the physical activity she and Gloria had engaged in, she knew she wouldn’t be able to sleep. Having Gloria awake in her bed was not a problem. Having her asleep next to her was.
Because now there was only darkness and Gloria’s soft, steady breath, reminding her—as if that was even still necessary—of the question growing ever bigger in her mind: what is this?
Walking away from Gloria would not be easy. Not from this. She couldn’t explain it. Nor could she excuse herself for inviting Gloria over. She should have ign
