Amber stared at Ariana with a jumble of thoughts in her mind. "I don't understand your thoughts," she said softly.

Ariana, who was reading a book in front of her, looked up to gaze at her cousin and friend. "What don't you understand, Amber?" she asked just as softly.

"You! I don't understand your thoughts!" Amber huffed in frustration. Ariana just smiled. Amber's explosive emotions were oddly entertaining to her. "We've kept this secret for years. Even your dad doesn't know anything about your ...