"It will not. But it will happen." His eyes glowed with the same hope she'd seen lately from everyone.
Kiera hugged herself, uncertain why their faith in her made her so uncomfortable. She felt like she was the only one in a room full of kids that knew there was no Santa Clause. She wondered how disappointed they'd be if the planet didn't return to what it was fast enough to satisfy everyone waiting for it.
The door opened, and she glanced up as her lifemate entered. The sight of him made her pulse race, her desire to touch him increasing with her agitation.