CELESTINE’s P O V

"Listen to what I have to say, Cynthia..." I added. “Even if it wasn’t me, he still won’t choose you. It’s impossible for you two to be more than what you are now! You’re cousins!”

‘‘Why do you care?!’’ she roared, reaching out again to close the window, but I was able to stop her as I grabbed her hands and yanked them on her sides. ‘‘If you've really committed yourself to doing it, down from here!’’

“What?” She was unable to move because I had control of her, and her expression was one of shock as she swallowed while looking first at me and then...