He wasn't sure where they stemmed from. His sister had always been a hot little nubile, but he had never lusted after her. At least he hadn't until very recently. What he did know was that last night had triggered in him a burst of lust and romantic affection towards her. Whether it had always been there, dormant and disarmed, he couldn't answer. This was confusing and troubling. He wanted to discuss it with her but couldn't get hold of her since she'd run off into the night, and he was beginning to worry. To his relief, Michela was keeping him occupied, so he couldn't dwell on it.
"Ellie? Have you heard from her?"
"No," Alice replied, shaking off her anger towards him. "I think her battery's dead. I can't reach her, either."
"Oh. Well, have you tried calling her boyfriend?"
"Fiancé,"
