"Possibly. But you have to admit, when the truth comes out, the looks on their faces will be absolutely priceless and utterly worth it." The only people she worried for would be Anders and Bethany. Her sister would probably not be too pleased.

When he drew away, she finally relented, letting him pull back. She shot him a brief grin, following his thought process well enough. If he was late, they'd have a harder time meeting again without suspicion. She sneaked in another brief kiss as they backed into the foyer, nearly at the door before turning her eyes to his. "Go on, before we make a very bad decision and come to regret it." She smiled impishly. "Even if it's sorely tempting to keep you here anyway."