Zorath pulled her closer, his fingers tracing the curve of her jaw before tilting her chin up, forcing her to meet his gaze. His eyes burned with something deep, something primal.
His lips quirked in a teasing smirk. "Are you sure? No backing out now."
Thalina, already blushing, huffed and rolled her eyes. "I don't know… maybe I should think about it."
That did it.
Zorath's patience snapped. With a low growl, he crushed his lips against hers, swallowing any further teasing. His kiss was slow, deliberate—a promise, a warning, a claim.
His hands started moving—one sliding down her back, the other gripping her waist, pulling her against him. Heat sparked where their bodies met, the friction sending a shiver down her spine.
Then, without meaning to, she let out a small, breathy sound—soft, almost innocent.
Zorath stiffened. His grip tightened. His breathing turned heavier.