Elena's Pov *It’s been twenty minutes since the occurrence," Andrew said directly. "Hardly time enough yet to consider oneself having waited."*

"Long enough for you to..." Selene’s gaze slid over me "...get reacquainted, apparently."

The implication remained unsubtly latent. Some of the councilors seemed embarrassed.

"Cautious," Andrew’s voice had taken on a dangerous purr. "That was bordering on disrespecting my mate, and it sounded very close."

"I never would." But Selene’s smile ...