Chapter 18: A Friend in Need

Dominic takes my hand in his and kisses it as we walk down the hallway together. I can't stop looking up into his amazing eyes when I hear someone approaching. Dominic turns his head in the direction of the heavy footsteps but it only takes another second for me to recognize my brother's walk. The expression on his face is serious and he hasn't looked at me once. His eyes are only directed at Dominic, and I can tell something's up.

"Gideon is waiting for you in the Great Hall." Zack finally looks away from Dominic and acknowledges me with a slight nod.

"On my way." Dominic kisses the side of my face turning in the same direction Zack came from and I pull his arm back.

"Hang on. Don't we," I look back up at him, "get any time to ourselves?"

Zack sighs under his breath, as if he's a little annoyed, and my eyes go straight to his. "Katie, time is of the essence. Skylar needs our immediate protection."

"I-I get that, but-"

"Kate," Dominic stops my words, "Zack is right. I must go."