Kaiser didn’t move at first. He just stayed there, his forehead against hers, his breath brushing her lips, as if he were memorizing this moment before daring to shatter it. Then, with a subtle tilt of his head, his lips grazed hers in the faintest touch—soft, testing, like he wanted her permission
Kaiser didn’t move at first. He just stayed there, his forehead against hers, his breath brushing her lips, as if he were memorizing this moment before daring to shatter it. Then, with a subtle tilt of his head, his lips grazed hers in the faintest touch—soft, testing, like he wanted her permission
The world beyond the walls didn’t matter. Not the enemies plotting in the shadows. Not the echo of Benedict’s threats. Not even the carved warning that still haunted her mind. Only him. Kaiser laid her down on the bed with a care that almost contradicted the strength in his arms. His jacket sli
“Then promise me…” His voice was low, almost pleading, though he would never admit it. “Promise me you won’t be scared of me… and try to run away.” She smiled faintly, remembering how she’d once dreamed of escaping his world entirely. Now, the thought of being far from him made her chest ache. It w
The letter’s flames curled into blackened edges before collapsing into ash, the faint scent of burnt paper curling into the air between them. Izora watched it die, her chest tight, her thoughts screaming that maybe, just maybe, that was her only chance to know the truth. Kaiser didn’t break her gaz
Enoch crossed his arms, glancing between them. “If this was her plan, she may have wanted to die. To pass the torch.” Izora’s stomach tightened. It made sense in a horrifying way. Unity’s death wouldn’t be the end, it would be the ignition. They left the cell in silence, the heavy door closing beh