Chapter 68. All This Power

I was a little hurt that he forgot about the kiss we shared three days ago, but I just let it go. I didn't want Owen to be like that, and I could tell that something was going on inside of him. "Okay, because you said we'd be friends forever, and I'm holding you to that."

"Of course, we're best friends," I said. He winked at me and turned around to leave again.

I reached out my hand to him. "Owen, I'm here for you if you need anything. I hope you figure out what's making you so upset, but if you need help, just ask. I'm always here for you."

Owen hugged me and kissed me on the top of my head. I sighed into his chest, feeling that sense of home that he always gave me.

"Elise, be careful around Caius. I heard from a reliable source that he is here to kill our fathers and possibly us, too. They killed his father and older brother, so it makes sense that he is here for revenge. I know he seems