Alaric's lips met Iridelle's, the kiss a spark that ignited a wildfire. It was a kiss that spoke of longing, of desire, of a connection that went beyond the physical. It was a kiss that promised a night she would never forget.
'Finally,' Alaric thought, a surge of anticipation coursing through him. 'I've been waiting for this moment for so long.'
He pulled back slightly, his eyes locking with hers. "Iridelle," he whispered, his voice husky with emotion. "You have no idea how long I've wanted this."
Iridelle's heart pounded in her chest, her breath catching in her throat. She knew what he meant. She had felt the unspoken desire between them, the unspoken longing that had simmered beneath the surface of their interactions.
"Alaric," she breathed, her voice trembling. "I…"
He placed a finger to her lips, silencing her. "Don't say anything," he murmured. "Just… let me."