My heart and throat tighten, but I force myself to speak. “What are we?” “House cats.” My lips fall open. “What?” “House cats,” he insists. “Kinda cranky and cuddly and we’ll fuck shit up if you leave us alone too long.” “That’s not what I mean. What—” “I know what you mean.” Orion bites the tip of my nose. “You’re my other half. And I’m yours.” Flutters explode in my belly.

