Chapter 1

My boyfriend’s foster sister has "Skin Hunger Syndrome."

If she doesn't touch my boyfriend for a single second, she claims her skin itches so badly that she has to roll around on the floor.

When they go out, they have to hold hands. When they come home at night, he has to warm her cold feet.

She even insists on taking baths with him.

So, when I saw her throwing another temper tantrum at the amusement park, demanding Carter play a "couples' kissing game" with her, I suddenly felt a wave of sheer exhaustion wash over me.

Looking at the bewildered booth owner, I said calmly, "Just let them kiss. I'm just a bystander. They’re the real couple here."

Carter smiled, looking relieved.

"I’m glad you’re finally being reasonable, Sera. Chloe has a weak constitution. You should be the bigger person and let her have this."

I watched Chloe hold the giant teddy bear they won from the kissing game, her face glowing with triumph.

I spoke in a flat voice.

"Congratulations on passing the couples' test. I hope you two have a long life together and get married soon."