It all started with a little mouth-to-mouth. *** Emberly is selectively mute and easily frightened. Asher is well-intentioned and eager to get closer to her. *** "Sorry." He repeated. "You fainted. You were unconscious. You were choking on your tongue, I think. I'm pretty sure you weren't breathing." My mind was foggy, but after a few moments of staring at him, and him staying completely still, I understood what he was saying. And so, okay, scratch that. I could think of one scenario where it would be okay for that pressure to be there. CPR. *** HUGE thank you and credit to @AEunwritten for making the amazing cover!