The kiss broke as suddenly as it had begun.
Ivy pulled back, her breath ragged, rainwater dripping from her lashes. Axel’s hands still gripped her waist, his fingers trembling…whether from cold ( definitely not from cold. He didn't feel that) or from her touch…
For a heartbeat, neither spoke.
Then the wind howled too loud, tearing between them like a living creature. A branch snapped overhead, crashing into the mud just a few feet away.
Axel’s head whipped up, his silver eyes flashing with worry. "We need to go back inside. "
Ivy opened her mouth to protest, to demand more answers because she was clearly not done with her questions…but another gust slammed into them, sending her stumbling back. Axel caught her arm and yanked her forward, half dragging her back towards the cot
