Chapter 70

“Only because of what other people might think, Justice. In your own heart, you know.”

I was so wet, despite the protruding rock overhead, the outline of the heart created by a fingertip was clearly visible on my skin. I traced it with my own finger now, wanting to keep it there longer.

“That was the name of the book about lightning.”

“Huh?” Before I knew it, I was tracing another heart, only this time, not on my own flesh and not without guidance.

“Two Heartsit was called. And Frank and Liam lived happily ever after, Justice.”

“Did they?”

“Yes…but…”

“But?”

“But first, they had to kiss.”

“Kiss?” I asked.

“Yes.”

“In a lightning storm?”

“Maybe someday, but not the first time. Frank got cured, eventually, but I bet they still would have been nervous kissing in a storm the first time.”

“I bet.”