Celine POV
Every instinct screams to keep them closed, but the assurance in his tone compels me. Slowly, I obey, and the breath catches in my throat. The world sprawls below us, a shimmering tapestry of moonlit forests and silver streams. Above, the stars gleam like scattered diamonds, close enough to touch. It’s otherworldly, a beauty so profound it’s almost painful.
“See?” Helios whispers, his lips brushing my ear. “I’ve got you. You’re safe.”
The fear melts away, replaced by an aching desire that pulses through every fiber of my being. There’s something primal, something wildly erotic about this—making love high above the earth, exposed to the elements yet cradled in his unyielding arms. The rhythm of his wings matches the roll of his hips, creating a harmony that leaves me gasping,
