Elijah knew he would not have done that on purpose. He knew Hayley could read the feelings he had for her. Her scent was different, she was a hybrid now but Elijah knew it was her who approached all the same.

His body was turning as she emerged and the pleasure a seeing her rose above all the other emotions conflicting inside of him.

"Hayley.." And his lip shifted into that faint, genuine smile that gave away so much.

"I'm glad you came."