We reached my chambers, my legs still weak from the fight and the tension, my chest pounding from Kaelen's touch and the memory of Aedric's gaze. Kaelen still followed me His hand stayed on my back, sliding down, firm and possessive, gripping me in a way that made my body heat up instantly. He pressed close as we reached the door, his eyes dark, sharp, hungry. Before I could even think, he pushed the door closed behind us. The sound of the latch clicking echoed in the small room. He turned to me, eyes blazing, and I froze. I knew what was coming, but my body betrayed me anyway, pressing instinctively closer as if it already wanted him. Craving him And then his lips were on mine. Hard. Hungry. Consuming. My knees weakened instantly. His mouth moved over mine with an u

