Kallos (Kallos Series) - By Khelsey Jackson Page 0,29

door.

Kallos and her mom walk out of the living room and search for Sean, Ian and her dad when they get to the doorway she catches them trying to sneak around the doorframe as if they weren’t eavesdropping. Sean and Ian’s faces light up when they see Kallos. It’s crazy to think that they didn’t know her that long, but act like this. Kallos gives them a quick smile and stands next to them. She watches her dad grab her mom’s hand, and he gently kisses it. She has always loved how they show their love for each other. They both look at Kallos and smile. They walk up the stairs and in a panic Kallos looks to her bedroom door to make sure it’s closed. Whew that would be embarrassing my room is a mess. Her room is a mess.

In the spare room there’s a queen size bed and an old couch that pulls out into a bed. Since Kallos and her parents haven’t been here for a while, the bed isn’t made, but the sheets and blankets are on the bed and couch.

“There are some things I need to let you know,” her mom says and turns around to face them. “Kallos makes her bed every morning, and I expect you boys to do it too. I will also have breakfast ready at 7:30. I will not be your live-in maid. Do you guys understand?”

“Yes, Ma’am,” they say in unison.

“Well, I’m going to go a finish dinner. I’ll call for you when it’s done.” She walks out and pulls Kallos' dad with her. They leave the door open on their exit. Kallos, Ian, and Sean stand there for what seems like forever but is only a moment. Sean is the one to move first and sits on the bed. That leaves Kallos and Ian standing in the doorway.

“How are you feeling?” Sean asks her. She looks at him and smiles. At one point, she thought he was the dangerous one, the one who hides behind his remarkable face. But she can see now that she is wrong. He is caring and sweet, and he really cares for Kallos. She can see it in his eyes when he stares at her. She walks over to him and puts her hand on his face, which makes him smile.

“I’m feeling great!” She says. She can feel an arm wrap around her waist, so she leans back into Ian.

“Your parents said you were sleeping when we got here.” She hears the concern in Ian’s voice. From the start she knew he is the one that she could run to if she needed someone to hold her. She still can't believe that he and Ian are brothers. Ian has a way of making her feel safe with just a look. She puts her hand on Ian's arm.

“I went to talk to Aphrodite. I told her I was confused about you two. That I couldn’t tell which of the two of you are my soul mate. So, she gave me something to help.” She feels the boys stiffen at what she just said.

“How?” Ian asks, and Kallos takes a deep breath.

“Well she gave me two necklaces. She told me that the necklaces will change from black to sliver when worn by my soul mate.” She isn't going to tell them how it burned her when she held it. Kallos has a strong feeling they would freak out. She wonders if the necklaces are going to burn them. “I’ll be right back.” She moves away from them and walks to the door. She can hear Sean saying her name, but she doesn't stop.

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Sean looks at his brother. It took some time to calm him done after school. Ian isn’t happy that Karissa hurt Kallos. Sean has to talk him out of doing some crazy things. People always say Sean is the hot head, but they just haven't seen his brother’s temper.

“Want to make a deal?” Sean asks, and Ian turns to look at him.

“Maybe. It depends on what you want,” Ian says and moves to sit next to Sean.

“That no matter what happens, we will still be brothers.” They haven't been close, but they have never hated each other. Sean is terrified that he is going to lose Ian if Sean is Kallos' soul mate; he doesn't want that to happen. Ian smiles and punches Sean in the arm.

“Dude, you can't get rid of me. We’re blood, but don't feel bad. You'll see that I