Asher moved closer but Beth stepped backwards then paused, her lips twisting slightly.

"What's the matter? Is everything okay with you?" Asher asked softly, studying Beth closely as  he continued to advance towards her.

"Don't tell me you broke in through the window?" 

"Yes I did, I missed you badly and decided to come and check on you." Asher said and Beth released a breath she never knew she had been holding in.

"You're so unbelievable Asher, I got scared and thought it was some intruder." Beth said.

Asher filled up the space between them and pulled her into his arms with a sigh escaping his own mouth.

"Even if...