Kiss Marks

Caspian seemed to have disappeared into the earth when Elora tried to chase him. Elora thought Caspian would go for days, but he appeared early in the morning in Elora’s room while Elora was still asleep. Caspian gently shook Elora’s body.

“El, wake up.”

Elora opened her eyes and found Caspian lying on her side. His blue eyes stared intently at Elora with a gentle look. “You’re working today, right?” he said.

Elora blinked. “What time is it?”

“Four a.m.”

Elora moaned softly, squirmed, then pulled the blanket higher up to cover her cheeks. Caspian laughed softly.

“Where have you been?” asked Elora. Her eyes closed again, but consciousness had taken hold of her.

“Take a walk,” said Caspian. “To Cooper’s grave.”

Elora took her hand out from under the blanket and gently touched Caspian’s cheek. It’s cold. He must have just come home. “If you want to tell me something, tell me, Cas. Don’t keep it to yourself.”

Caspia