Remi's POV
Damien's lips moved against mine with a hunger that sent shivers through every inch of my body. My thoughts scattered like ashes, swept away by the sheer intensity of his touch. His hands framed my face as if I were something precious, his thumbs brushing against my cheeks with a tenderness I hadn't known he was capable of.
I couldn't think, couldn't breathe. All I could do was feel—the heat of his body pressed against mine, the way his scent wrapped around me like a cocoon, grounding me even as it set me alight.
His hands trailed down my back, his fingers tangling in my hair. The slight tug sent a thrill through me, making me gasp against his lips. Damien seized the moment, deepening the kiss, his mouth claiming mine with a passion that left me dizzy.
"Remi," he m
