Shannon murmured, appreciative, as she watched Luke storm down the hall. He clearly hadn’t noticed her, but that didn’t mean she couldn’t notice him. He might be one half of a soulmate pair, and therefore off limits, but she could still look. Once he was out of view, she turned to Jade, standing in the doorway of her apartment. “I know you weren’t happy about the wait to find your soulmate, but I maintain my position that he was worth it. Biceps like those don’t come along everyday.” Jade didn’t seem to hear her, staring down the hall as though she could summon Luke back to her door through the power of her gaze alone. “Jade? Sweetie?” Shannon waved a hand in front of Jade’s face, making her jerk back in surprise. “Hey. Earth to Jade.” “Shannon?” She sounded lost, and Shannon frowned as a tear trickled down the other woman’s cheek. “What’s wrong, Jade?”
