“You kissed him and left?!” Lenore laughed as she brushed her sister's damp hair.
“I didn't plan to. It just happened. How did he look when he walked in?” Elena looked in the mirror to see her sister's face.
“His face was so red it almost looked purple.” Lenore giggled. “I'm thinking you shocked the hell out of him.”
“That's a conversation I'm not looking forward to.” She gave her sister a tiny smile. “I just can't explain how much he means to me. I want him so bad and need him in my life. I know this sounds bratty and selfish, but if he has someone else, I don't think I can keep him as my guardian. I love Beryl. She’s great, and I know she’ll be good to him.” She tucked in her bottom lip as she shrugged. “It's killing me,” she whispered.
“Lena, when you find your mate, you’ll feel dif
