KENDRICK 

That was the moment I caught her presence behind me. I already knew she was standing there without turning. Her scent alone had left an imprint in my mind. I had to be aware of her. 

When I turned to look at Vienna, there was a gleam of determination and smugness in her eyes. And behind her were the elders. I didn't know what they were here for, but I wasn't in the mood to entertain anything she wanted to say. I tried to walk past but she suddenly blocked my way and looked me in the eye. 

There was something coquettish and desperate about it. But there was...