Chapter 84: A Stolen Kiss and Hidden Talents
(Cassandra's POV)
My breath caught as Alexander's fingers traced a gentle, unhurried path from my hair down to my neck. Every brush ignited sparks through our mate bond. The electric sensation left me unnerved, but I couldn't bring myself to pull away.
His black thorns pulsed visibly beneath his shirt, glowing faintly—almost like living shadows. They seemed to react to me, to the bond. It was as if they were alive, responding to every shared moment and emotion.
When his lips met mine, my mind instantly blanked. The kiss was soft at first, tentative, like he was waiting for me to push him away. But I didn’t move, and I wasn’t prepared when he deepened the kiss.
A low growl vibrated in his chest as he tilted his head, angling to deepen t
