VELICIA POV I smiled, unable to hold his intense gaze for long before looking away. When I looked back, his blue eyes were locked on mine with a deep desire that took my breath away. He leaned in closer, just inches from my face. I felt overwhelmed by the heat of his gaze, mesmerized by his slightly parted lips. It was as if I couldn’t help but move closer. I tilted my head up, closed my eyes, and pressed my lips against his. The kiss started slowly, as I noticed he was unsure whether I was okay with it. We withdrew, looking into each other's eyes. I searched his gaze as he searched mine, then my gaze went back to his lips as I pressed mine against his, and raised my hand to his hair. I deepened the kiss and sucked on his lower lip, and before I knew it, he began kissing me back hung

