Lilith's POV
Kieran's fingers move slowly, deliberately, the brush of his fingertips on my skin amplified in the quiet.
My heart races.
But surprisingly, his expression stays calm, a flicker in his eyes, and he lets it go.
I shift slightly, hoping to relax, but his arm hooks my waist, pulling me close.
His other hand leaves my collarbone, gently tilting my chin, and then he kisses me.
That familiar heat surges, his minty scent filling my nose. I freeze for a moment before parting my lips.
His tongue dives in, claiming my mouth, tangling with mine.
At first, his kiss is soft, restrained, but the moment our tongues touch, it's like a beast breaking free—wild, sucking, devouring.
My body melts, breaths quickening, soft moans escaping my throat.
The kiss lasts, not calming his hea
