CHAPTER 26: I WANT TO GO WITH YOU
ZARA:
The taste of him was still on my tongue, but the cold reality of the moment was settling in heavy in my chest. Darius didn't push me away, I could give myself that much. But he hadn't kissed me back either. His lips had stayed firm, unmoving, while I poured everything I had into that kiss. For a full minute, I stayed there, clinging to him, letting his heavy, intoxicating scent completely fill my senses. It was a mix of cedarwood, and pure power, a smell that made my head spin and desperately wanted to make me lose myself entirely in him. I wanted to forget why I was really here, forget how bad my current situation was and just let him consume me.
Then, his phone buzzed against my thigh.
Darius gently nudged me aside, his hands resting on my sho
