"Soulmates? Really?" I couldn't help but laugh at Cain's ridiculous statement. "I'm being serious," he said, remaining straight-faced. I shook my head. "It's a little bold to say that to someone you've only known for a few weeks," I said, trying not to smile. "I knew when I met you, Ella." I sighed. "When I told you I thought we were more than friends, soulmates wasn't exactly the first thing that came to mind. I think maybe we should do dinner first or something," I said honestly. I could've sworn he rolled his eyes as he pushed himself away from the desk. Cain walked over to one of the many bookshelves that lined his office and picked a book off the top shelf before opening it and flipping through it. After finding the page he'd been looking for, he walked over to me. "Read thi

