VELARA'S POV“I’ll be back shortly,” I assured, the words leaving my mouth without the slightest pause.On the other end, Kylie’s voice came fast, layered with urgency. “No, you don’t have to. I already found someone to take your shift. I thought you might still be resting after the concussion. But Elysia isn’t answering her phone, and I’m scheduled to work tonight. Mom’s hurt her knee again, so she can’t watch both girls. Can you and Damon please, seriously, please come get Selene for the night?”My brow furrowed. “What do you mean she’s not answering? Did you try knocking?”There was a faint, pointed clearing of her throat before she lowered her tone, as if afraid someone else might overhear. “I did knock,” she admitted, her voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper. “But I doubt she could hear me… with all the shower noises coming from inside,” she added, drawing out the last part with heavy implication.A short, incredulous laugh slipped from me before I could help it. Of course.
Last Updated : 2025-08-15
