KATARINA
Alexander's lips met mine in a searing kiss that shattered my numbness. His mouth moved against mine with tenderness I'd never felt before, his lips soft as they ignited a fire that spread through me like wildfire.
The kiss chased away the cold emptiness Greyson had left behind, but I froze in surprise. That seemed to bring Alexander back to himself, as he pulled away, eyes wide. “I'm sorry," he muttered quickly, dragging a hand through his hair. “I shouldn't have done that. I shouldn't have kissed you."
The look in his eyes said he expected me to be angry or offended, but I wasn't. I was surprised, but I also felt cold and numb.
Greyson had been my first, but the memory made my stomach tighten. I'd tried so hard to see things differently, but there had been nothing gentle abo
