Ashley's Pov
As I sat at the table, staring blankly at the bacon and eggs in front of me, my heart ached for Christian. He had been through so much, and I couldn't help but feel guilty for adding to his stress. From the moment we met after the accident, to his mom's house being broken into, and him getting shot in the shoulder... he had been through a nightmare. And yet, he was still standing, still fighting.
I tried to eat, knowing Christian would want me to, but the food held no appeal. It was only when he was around that things seemed interesting. I managed to force down half of the breakfast, feeling a sense of duty rather than hunger.
Just as I was about to push the rest away, the doorbell rang, and fear gripped me. I tried to calm myself down, telling myself that anyone who wante
