Kira actually hesitated before slipping her hand into Aiden's. His grip was steady, firm and a soft warmth that spread through her fingertips. A feeling she tried to ignore, which shot through her at the touch.

The sun hung high over the mansion grounds as they walked side by side, Aiden's strides confident and his hand never letting go of hers.

Kira wondered why they were going out by this time of the day, but it was still cool.

"Plus, it would be nice to step out", she thought to herself ...