Elena.

Adrenaline spiked, replacing the lust. Quickly, I pushed Killian away, breaking the bond-heat, and glared at the figure with pure annoyance.

"Don't you dare move!" I growled, command lacing my voice as I pointed my finger sharply toward the doorway.

There, catching the light with a flash of absolute terror in his eyes, stood my younger cousin, Jayden.

Killian turned as well, his hand instantly dropping to my waist to pull me behind him, confusion clear on his face as he scanned for the threat.

I let out my breath aggressively while massaging the bridge of my nose, tapping my foot against the tile floor. Jayden was indeed a...