Liz POV
I opened my eyes abruptly, sensing a presence in the room that wasn't my sisters. A dark shadow was standing at my bed, and it was gently pushing a few strands of hair back from my face. I quickly closed my eyes again, pretending to be asleep. I heard a soft, wistful sigh, and the air stirred lightly as he moved away. I could see him perfectly in the dark and knew exactly who had come to my room.
I reached out my hand and grabbed his arm as he turned to leave. He jumped and pulled away, looking horrified that I had discovered him. I closed my grip on his arm and used his momentum to slide out of the bed without stirring Bethany, who had fallen asleep in my bed. I released him as I was pulled to standing. He turned to flee, but I stayed on his heels. I'm not sure that he realized
