"Kiss me, Killian," she whispered, her voice a low, commanding thread of pure desire. "I need to taste you right now."
Killian didn’t need to be told twice. The raw passion in her voice snapped the final thread of his restraint. He let out a low, rough growl, his large hands slamming against her hips to anchor her completely against him. He leaned down and captured her mouth in a deep, bruising, utterly possessive kiss that claimed every single part of her. It wasn't just a kiss; it was a declaration. His tongue tangled with hers in a slow, intoxicating rhythm, pouring all of his fierce affection, his hunger, and his absolute devotion into her. Raya melted into him, wrapping her arms tightly around his neck, lifting herself on her tiptoes as the entire crowded ballroom faded into backgrou
