～Lyra~ (Contained Adult Themes)
Kael hadn’t said a single word since we returned from the wedding. He just sat at the dining table, his shirt, two buttons undone, sleeves rolled just enough to expose the sharp lines of his forearms.
Something about him felt... off tonight.
I walked past him, pulling the cold dishes from the fridge and placing them into the microwave one by one.
He remained quiet, but his eyes following my every move.
“You’re not hungry yet?” I decided to break the silence.
“Come here,” he said, voice low.
The moment I was close enough, Kael grabbed my wrist and pulled me down onto his lap. His hand slid to the back of my neck, guiding me forward—until my lips collided with his.
I hadn’t been prepared for it. His lips were cool, then warm, then demanding.
He parted
