Chapter 15

ASHER

I stared at her a little longer than necessary, but I couldn't help myself. What could I say? I was kind of in a daze. I didn't know if astonishment would have been the right word to describe whatever it was that I was feeling.

I don't think I've ever seen Claire dress so casually. Who would have thought that she would look good in the most basic clothes? I noticed the way the dark washed jeans clung to the curves of her hips in a flattering way. Her long-sleeve fitted top added to the whole combo.

Her face was bare aside from the minimal touches, and I didn't notice the long length of her hair and the highlights in them until now. I closed my eyes and sighed. It was almost impossible to ignore the way that my skin ignited in heat. It was almost impossible to focus.

It was impossible to concentrate. I watched intently as she headed towards me from across the room. Get it together, Asher.

Her face showed no sort of emotion whatsoever, and I wanted to imagine what she'd look li