Chapter 10: Kiss

Celina's intense reaction only made Joyce more certain that she was afraid of the darkness within her. He talked more to relieve the pressure and keep her from dwelling on that matter. Half of the story he was sharing was indeed true.

Celina could hear the steady tone in Joyce's voice, which calmed her fears, and she began to relax, her hand resting on the floor and accidentally brushing against his fingers. A jolt of electricity seemed to run through her, making her want to pull her hand away, but he had already firmly held onto it. Their breaths were synchronized, and they were dangerously close to each other. Celina tried to pull away, but Joyce quickly closed the gap by leaning in and planting a passionate kiss on her lips.

Celina's rational mind told her that this couldn't be happening between them, and she struggled to escape this situation. However, her efforts were futile compared to Joyce's strength. On the contrary, he skillfully slipped his tongue into her mouth, intensifyin