Eliana jumped and quickly stepped away from Lucas. Lucas also released her, and they both looked toward the gate. There stood Samuel. His tall figure was a shadow in the failing light of evening, cold and arrogant and radiating anger.

"I-we-we weren't doing anything," Eliana stammered, walking toward Samuel.

Samuel shot them both an icy glare and turned away.

Seeing him leave, Eliana quickly turned back to Lucas. She said, "Promise me you won't go after ...