Caleb's POV:
The moment I pulled away from Elena, my lungs remembered how to work, but barely, and the next moment, I wanted to go back in for another kiss. Who cared about oxygen?
"Of course, not you, not right now," Black teased, looking very much pleased. "For once, I am glad to say you are my human..."
"f**k off, Black. I have no time to argue with you..."
I looked up at Elena, breath strangled, and her smile was soft... knowing... and a little triumphant, like she had won the game. I would gladly let her win everything just to see that smile... Her smile did something to my heart... which scared me. I realized I was standing on the edge of something that could change the shape of my life if I stepped forward one inch more... but I really wanted to take that step forward, even when
