Anderson drove through the night to Crocksten.

Snowflakes swirled in the dark. His entire world echoed with Ayanna's words,

"I love you, Mr. Anderson."

Outside the car, snow settled like frost.

Inside, he didn’t turn on the heat. In the depths of winter, he wore only a shirt in the middle of the night. His body was nearly frozen, but inside, it felt as if a fire was burning.

He didn't know what his feelings for Ayanna were.

He hadn't given it much thought in the past. After all, all hi