°•♡Chaoter 61~ A Dangerous Spark

By the time I was done talking to Ronan, the ache in my chest had dulled significantly, replaced by something warmer. He hadn’t said much after I finished telling him everything, but he didn't need to.

The way he pulled me in and held me—like I wasn’t broken—was louder than any words.

In the moment, I didn’t realize how long I’d clung to him until I noticed how close our faces were.

His arms were still wrapped around me, one hand resting lightly against the small of my back. I could feel his hot breath fanning my skin. When I looked up, my eyes fell to his lips.

They stayed there for too long.

For a second, my mind flashed with something entirely inappropriate—his lips on mine, his hands tracing my skin for more than just comfort.

And then my thoughts moved to Ansel. The blush that made its way to her cheeks whenever he was around and when she spoke of him.

It made my stomach twist.

“Umm,” I said quickly, clearing my throat and shifting away from him. “Why did you really come to see