d. But he is even more shocked when Electra suddenly grabs the lapels

nd circles to the slim of her waist and he pulls her in, closing whatever d

she fits perfectly in his h

osed to be pretending. He inhales sharply, feasting on the intoxicating a

er lips red and swollen from the kiss. His gaze lingers on her, darkenin

at just happened between t

tone. Her hand finds Anders' elbow and she

creasing that formed from Electra's pu

e at them, nods before he leaves. But Anders doe

eyes looking in their direction is a testament

Electra. "What

m your girlfriend, remember?"

ean with Karl.

you hea

sheer perplexity in Ander

He's

is brows. "You h

n't get t

e you

but Electra is grateful for it. Karl

ion of the voice. Anders rushes to the

round too much." He scolds and Ele

law." The old lady says. She turns her gaz

tle sends a cold shiver

s as he moves to hold Electra. Electra stil

granny" He fo

widens. "I'm La

her. "Ma'am." She calls with a sl

... And I heard the good news." Grandma Laurel beams with exciteme

ion on his face reveals that he knows nothin

ews, granny?

!" Sheer joy lit the woman's voice. He

ows his bro

out it." Granny says, a

zes he catches, glint with amus

rs. Her mouth parts as her shock intensifi

appears behind Laurel. He smiles

lies. "He is family too. He

gap in their age difference, Laurel's husband considered Kleon his equal and they had a go

ident that took their life, she promised them on their deat

et Anders up with Kleon's daughter. Kleon was thrilled and r

ders takes an interest in Electra. Her husband would be

s to shake Anders' hand. Anders t

ing me so soon..You're moving really fast.

is would let them know each other faster and better

our new job at Brimstone a

e job?" Lau

hitect for Brimstone." Kleon say

a new job. How wonderful!" She claps her hand together. "If things continue to go at this pace,

ut a nervous chuckle and Anders

ra. Their eyes met. The

s heart by telling her they

ther's heart and let him find out she's