lyra's povThe words slipped out of me before I even realized I had spoken them. “I love you too.”For a second, silence lingered between us. Ronan’s golden eyes widened slightly, then softened, filling with something I could only describe as pure love. It was as though he had been waiting—aching—for me to say those words, and now that I had, a dam inside him broke.Before I could blink, his lips were on mine.The kiss was soft at first, tentativeand fragile, like he was afraid I might take it back. But I melted into him, my fingers tangling in his dark hair as I pulled him closer. That hesitation vanished, replaced by urgency. His mouth moved against mine with a hunger that sent shivers down my spine. My chest pressed against his, my heart pounding so wildly I swore he could feel it.Heat flooded me, a warmth I hadn’t realized I’d been craving until now. His hands cupped my face, rough yet gentle, grounding me even as the kiss threatened to consume me. Every brush of his lips, every 
 Last Updated : 2025-09-26
Last Updated : 2025-09-26