I woke up the next morning and stumbled out of bed. It was the day of the mission and I could already hear everyone moving about and getting ready. The kitchen was packed and I elbowed Eli out of my way so I could reach the kettle to make some coffee.

Eli caught my arm. "Just because I'm the only one who you can touch without being frightened, doesn't give you the excuse to elbow me, princess," he said into my arm and I gasped when he elbowed me back. "It's not so nice, is it?"

I stuck my middle finger up at him and glared, but turned to the...