Ariel POV

"Miss." Odeth called me while I was busy practicing with Lucian in the backyard. Actually, it wasn't real practice. We were more often making out than practicing.

Odeth approached me. She looked scared. It seemed like she didn't want to interrupt my moment with Lucian.

"Lucian." I turned to him. "Give me space, please."

Lucian shrugged, then kissed me on the lips. "Alright, alright. I'll get out of the way. It's girls' time. I know."

I smiled as I caressed his cheek. Lucian ...