“She isn’t going anywhere with you.” My eyes widen—that voice. I turn around and face Eli. “It’s you,” I whisper. He nods, sadness deep in his gaze. I don’t know why he looks sad, but I jump into his arms and smash my lips to his, one hand firmly on either side of his face as he holds me tightly to him. Hopefully, Charles gets the message loud and clear.
