“It’s because you’re engaged.”

“Ah, yes,” Elijah says. “That annoying little detail.”

“Little detail?” I raise my hand and point to my own bare ring finger. “This means something.”

“Does it now?” Elijah leans closer, his eyes burning into mine. “I could always take care of that for you, love.”

She nods against my chest and I tighten my grip on her, not ready to let her go.

“Elijah?”

“Yes?” I inhale the scent of her hair. 

“Lil will be back any second.”

And then I...