Esme hanging up on me, irritates me. I look to Lola. “What was that about? She hung up on me. Said It isn’t as simple as that and hung up” I explain.

I can feel my heart racing, but this time it is out of anger, not out of passion and need for my mate like it has been the last few hours.

It is sheer anger, and annoyance, wanting to protect my cousin. Hating that he is hurting and not knowing what to do to help him.

Lola rests her hand on my arm “Guapo, calm down. I know you are upset; I know you are worried for Gabe,...