I could feel the weight of their stares as the room fell silent. My heart raced, and for a moment, I hesitated, unsure if I should go through with it. Zev’s intense gaze stayed fixed on me, and that look—almost daring, yet soft in a way I hadn’t seen before—pushed me forward.
"Go on then," Jarl teased, leaning back, clearly enjoying every second of this.
I took a deep breath, stepping closer to Zev, who didn’t move but watched me intently. My mind was a blur. His face was inches from mine now, and I could feel the heat radiating off him. I tried to steady my breath, feeling the tension between us.
Without thinking too much, I leaned in and pressed my lips softly against his. Time seemed to slow for a moment as the kiss lingered—just a light, hesitant touch. But the warmth of his lips, m
