Chapter 17: In Which They Kissed

She wanted his lips on hers.

But she didn’t expect their first kiss to happen under such circumstances. At a loss for words, Aurora could only stare at Theo as hundreds of thoughts zoomed through her mind at once.

Is she really going to let him kiss her in front of all these strangers? If she didn’t, he would be embarrassed in front of his friends.

But they’re my lips! Aurora protested silently.

But you promised to help Theo, her conscience poked at her.

Theo wasn't grinning. He remained still as he held her gaze, as if he was waiting for her to decide.

He's giving me a choice, Aurora thought.

In a fleeting glance, she caught Audrey smirking at her -- and decided.

Aurora inched closer with her eyes set on his mouth. Theo took the hint and swooped down to take what she was offering.

The second their lips touched, it was electrifying.