"Loss of Control"

Part 9

As Ashley's body continued to move against him, Ryan's resistance began to wear down. He had always been drawn to her passion and energy, and now, as he felt her heat and desire, he couldn't help but be pulled in. Despite his better judgment, he started to respond to her, his body reacting to the primal urge that seemed to be driving her. Ashley's eyes never left his, and for a moment, Ryan thought he saw a glimmer of recognition, a flash of the woman he loved. But it was gone in an instant, replaced by a fierce, animalistic need. Ryan's hands, still on her hips, tightened as he tried to hold on to his control. But it was no use. Ashley's movements were like a tidal wave, pulling him under with her. He tried to tell himself that he didn't want to, that he shouldn't, but his body seemed to have a mind of its own. As Ashley's grind grew more intense, Ryan's desire took over, and he found himself giving in to her. He came inside her, the release a shock to his system. For a moment, everything was still. Ashley's movements slowed, and her eyes, still locked on his, seemed to clear. Ryan saw a flash of recognition, of shame, and of fear. And then, as quickly as it had started, everything was over. Ashley pulled away, her face pale, her eyes wide with shock. Ryan let out a deep breath, trying to process what had just happened. He had never felt so out of control in his life. He reached out, trying to pull Ashley back to him, but she shook her head, her eyes welling up with tears. "What's happening to me, Ryan?" she whispered, her voice trembling. "I don't know what's wrong with me." Ryan pulled her into his arms, holding her close as he tried to comfort her. "I don't know, baby," he said, his voice soft. "But I'm here for you. I'll get you through this." As he held her, Ryan couldn't shake the feeling that something was very wrong. Ashley's behavior was not just a result of her grief over their son's accident. There was something more going on, something that he couldn't quite put his finger on. And he was determined to find out what it was.