Chapter 54:
Caroline's POV
I moaned as his tongue brushed against mine.
It had been too long, too many sleepless nights tangled in fear, betrayal, and the weight of what-ifs. But now, with his hands on my waist and his mouth moving against mine, something inside me broke loose.
Something raw. Something hungry.
I needed this. Needed him.
His lips were warm and firm. He kissed me like he’d been holding back for far too long. Like I was something he’d kept behind glass, and tonight, he’d finally shattered it.
My hands found his shirt, clutching the fabric, pulling him closer until our bodies touched fully, chest to chest. The heat of him soaked through my skin, making me more aware of his presence.
I could feel my pulse everywhere, in my neck, my fingertips, the swell of my stomach.
