POV: Heather

“Oh, it’s just Alexia,” I responded with a smile, turning off my phone and keeping it can’t on the bedside drawer. I walked over to him and wrapped my hands around his neck, smiling excitedly.

“We had plans for today, won’t just have to cancel our initial plans and tell her where we are going.” I lied through my teeth, hoping he didn’t suspect anything. I steadied my heartbeat, leaning to kiss his lips and cheeks as a distraction.

“You know I could have just mind linked them and saved you the stress, right?” he asked me, corking an eyebrow in question.

“Yes, I know that. But telling...