Selene’s POV
His lips were still, frozen under mine.
I didn’t know what made me do it, but the moment I kissed him, the room felt like it had stopped breathing.
Even Dark.
The fire in his eyes dimmed just a little.
His claws twitched, but they didn’t fall.
My heart pounded wildly against my chest as I held onto him. I could feel the tremble running through his body, like he was fighting something I couldn’t see.
He wasn’t fully shifted, but his skin was still hot, his muscles tight, trembling under my hands.
“Dark,” I whispered softly against his lips. “Please.”
He blinked.
His hands clenched at his sides, veins pulsing unnaturally. I could feel his breath on my cheek.
Then his body jerked.
He let out a low groan, staggering back. I followed instinct, refusing to let go, but he
