why did the town’s memories return when we kissed?” asked Ella, looping one of her arms through August’s. She squeezed. Despite her reassurances, he still felt terrible. “Yes, the kiss,” said the fairy, lips twisting into a wry grin. “Was it only a kiss?” “You!” Ella’s eyes lit up, and she prodded August in the chest with her free hand. Her smile was infectious. “You said you loved me!”
