I tossed another outfit into my suitcase and swallowed looking at the mound of clothes piling in the bag. I wasn’t sure how long we would be gone, but I wanted to be prepared for everything. Who knows what could happen?

I reached for my next pair of shoes on the top shelf and felt a hand brush into my shirt, grazing my skin with a warm, welcomed touch. It still made me squeak in shock and I fell backwards into Ellis’ grasp.

“You scared me,” I snapped, pushing ...