"There you go, Al," she murmured against her sister's lips, which Valleri was happy to find soft and full against her own. There was a lot of promise in the way the younger girl started to kiss her back, if not a great deal of actual skill. Once Alicia had the confidence she deserved, Valleri knew, that would change quickly.

Her hands found Alicia's shoulders, holding them gently, stroking them lightly with her fingertips.