Violet His voice was so soft when he said that. My eyes kept looking into his, as I tentatively raised my hand to cup his face. His eyes fluttered shut when I delicately touched his face, letting my fingers gently brush over the light stubble. I saw him shudder lightly and I continued to brush my thumb idly over his chin. Slowly, I cupped his face in both my hands and raised it at my level. Elijah’s breathing was shallow and I saw him gulp nervously, something I didn’t think I would ever see him do. “Thank you” I murmured and brought my face closer, planting a kiss on his cheek. Elijah shuddered again and I brought my nose close to his to gently rub against his. “Violet, we shouldn’t..” He began but I stopped him from saying anything further with my index finger that I placed on h

