Seconds ticked by and there was still no reaction coming from Derek, “Derek, did you hear me?” Penelope grilled, staring off.

Hearing his sister’s voice made him realize that he’d been grinding his teeth as he was casting a look of frost at Caleb.

“Let’s go home now, Pen,” he spoke softly, struggling to bring his temper under control.

He held her hands and started but Penelope yanked her hand away, “I just introduced my new friend to you, Derek. A little introduction will do you no harm, right?” she almost shouted.

Although, she was blind and couldn’t see her brother but she knew what was already going through his...