They were both heaving for breath when they stopped kissing. “Babe, Ameelah, I missed you so much,” Darmiel murmured. He did not let her go even when she tried to break free from him. He tightened his embrace at her, holding her against his chest as if she might vanish if he let go. The scent of her hair, the familiar warmth of her body, and the rhythm of her racing heart only made him crave her presence more. He wanted to freeze this exact second in time. “Darmiel, someone might see us. Just let me go and our coffee might be cold already,” Ameelah said softly and sheepishly. She felt embarrassed. Just like before, she was not able to resist her strong feelings for Darmiel. Every time he was near, her defenses crumbled, leaving her exposed to the very emotions she spent months trying t

