Zev hovered over Thalia, his eyes dark and intense as they traced her face, searching for any hint of hesitation. But Thalia only looked back at him, her breath heavy and her eyes full of the same desire he felt. He leaned down, capturing her lips again in a deep, searing kiss, his hands trailing down her sides, igniting a line of warmth everywhere he touched.
Thalia’s fingers tangled in his hair, pulling him closer, and she felt her heart racing wildly. Each touch, each kiss, sent a rush through her, making her feel alive in a way she hadn’t before. She had always been cautious around him, wary of the walls he put up and the cold demeanor he usually wore. But now, seeing this softer, more vulnerable side of him, her defenses started to crumble.
As their kiss deepened, Zev’s hand moved t
