Meanwhile, back in the Moonshade mansion.
After Ethan left, both Evelyn and Everly stepped inside, but their minds were still racing.
The moment had come and gone so quickly, but it left a permanent mark.
He didn't kiss their cheeks.
He kissed their lips.
Their first kiss.
Neither of them spoke as the door clicked shut behind them. They stood in the entryway, bags at their feet, shoes still on, hearts pounding like they'd just run a marathon barefoot.
Evelyn pressed her fingers gently against her lips.
Everly's cheeks were already glowing pink. "It felt like I got hit with a million volts…"
Evelyn nodded slowly. "Same. I didn't even process it until he was already driving away."
Everly glanced at her. "Do we… freak out?"
Evelyn gave a small, dazed smile. "I don't think we can. I'm still too stunned to function."
"He really kissed both of us," Everly whispered.
"On the lips."
