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CHAPTER 186
~Valerie's POV~
The kiss was slow, unrushed but deep, like a secret Dristan didn't want to let go of.
His hands were on my waist, his breath warm against my lips, and for a moment, the storm that was my life faded into nothing.
I let myself feel it, feel him. The rawness, need, the silent confession laced in every soft drag of his mouth against mine.
I shut my eyes, allowing myself to enjoy the moment when he door creaked open.
I tensed instantly and Dristan stiffened too, our kiss pausing mid-breath.
"I swear, Dristan, if you forgot we have that—"
Kai.
My eyes flew open just as his voice cut off and I turned my head toward the door. He stood frozen on the threshold, a folder in one hand, lips parted like he'd just walked in on something he wasn't supposed to see.
Which… he had.