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Fine. Why?

He frowned. Did the separation only affect Vasirian? He didn’t think so. Blaire mentioned something about suffering while away from Lukas. Maybe it only affected a human if they had a sealed bond.

Aiden:

Just making sure things are okay.

He typed out “I miss you” then deleted it. He didn’t want to be clingy, even if he felt that way.

Charlotte:

Okay. I’ve gotta go. Ma is calling me for dinner.

Aiden:

Have a good night beautiful.

Charlotte:

:-)

He set his phone down on the bed and settled back. He hoped the physical release before texting her would make it easier for him to fall asleep.

After a few minutes of silence, his phone buzzed against his hip and he sighed, picking it up.

Riley:

We were thinking about going to Haven for Lukas’s birthday. He doesn’t want anything major.

Aiden:

Sounds good.

Riley:

I’m gonna invite Charlotte, so make sure you have a packet before we go.

Aiden:

Sure.

Riley:

I hope you’re feeling better. I love you.

Aiden:

I will. Soon. Promise. I love you too.

It was the truth. Soon he would feel okay again. Once Charlotte came home.

He wondered if she would even be back in time for Lukas’s birthday. The tightness in his chest at the thought of going another week without her around made him question if he could even survive it.

24

COINCIDENCE

“Are you sure we don’t need to take you to the doctor? They accept walk-ins.” Charlotte’s mom looked at her in the rearview mirror once she put the car in park.