It never failed to surprise me how simple things like that could have such an effect on me, but I guess that was just another thing I was learning about mates. Looking down at our entwined hands, I couldn't help but wonder if he had sensed my panic and did that knowing it would make it go away.
With the car idling in front of the house, my eyes took in the huge building in front of me. I don't think I could ever get used to how grand it is. Adan fit perfectly with the house, whereas I felt more like the outsider who just looked awkward.
Remembering that in minutes I would be alone in an unfamiliar house with people who I had never met before had me hesitating by the car. My hand was gripped to the door and I was completely unwilling to move. How stupid was I to agree to this?
Adan had already started walking towards the door, when he paused and looked back over his shoulder. "You're not coming?"