He reached up with his good hand and gently turned her face to look at him. "I'm going to call Doctor Owen. If anyone knows what's happening to you, it's him. The man knows a disturbing amount about supernatural biology and rare magical conditions. He assured me he was going to find out what you are."
Annie nodded weakly. "Okay."
"We'll get to the root of this," Killian promised. "We'll figure out what you are, how to control it, and how to keep you safe. You're not alone in this, Annie. Do you understand? You're not alone."
Fresh tears welled up in Annie's eyes, but she nodded again.
Killian leaned in slowly and kissed her.
It was gentle at first-just a soft press of his lips against hers.
Then Annie kissed him back harder, desperately, like she was trying to prove to
