Rhys's lips crashed against mine with hunger and need that made my knees weak. It was like he was drinking me in, consuming every part of me. My wolf, newly awakened, howled in approval, urging me to respond. And I did.
I kissed him back with equal fervor, my hands clutching at his shoulders for support. My mind was spinning, torn between what my heart wanted and what my brain warned against. But in this moment, all I could focus on was how perfectly our mouths fit together, how his tongue danced with mine in a rhythm that felt like coming home.
"Elara," he breathed against my lips, his hands cradling my face like I was something precious. "God, I've wanted this for so long."
He deepened the kiss, backing me against the wall. I felt the cool surface press against my bare skin where my dress had slipped down my shoulders, creating a stark contrast to the heat radiating from Rhys's body.