This might serve as a little sneak peak or as a promo for my upcoming book. Although I can't promise the exact date yet, but this one has been in the tabs for quite some time.

"Why are you even doing this?" Annika asked, a little frightened.

"Because, I'm the oldest one and you happen to fall under my watch!" Shivaay replied calmly.

"Does that mean, you're like my father figure kinda thing?" Annika questioned intrigued.

"What? No! Definitely not! From which angle do I look like a father figure to you?"

"Then are you like a big brother to me?"

"NO!"

"Then? What should I call you?"

"Just Shivaay will do!" Shivaay sighed, taking in a change-ling under his care right after two centuries spent buried 6 feet under might not be a good idea. Especially when she looks exactly the same as someone from his past.