Chapter Thirty Six – A Forbidden FlameNora’s POVThe room was still, only the moonlight keeping us company. Axel’s hands were still holding mine, and I could feel the heat of his body so close. My chest rose and fell too fast, not from fear this time, but from something deeper, something I couldn’t name.I lifted my head slightly and looked into his eyes. His gaze burned, though he said nothing. My fingers itched to reach for him, and before I could stop myself, I lifted my hand and brushed it gently along his cheek. His skin was warm, rough in some places, soft in others.“Axel…” I whispered, afraid my voice would break.He caught my wrist lightly, holding it there against his face. His eyes closed for a second, as though he was fighting himself. “Nora, don’t,” he murmured, his voice deep, heavy with restraint. “If anyone finds out…”“I don’t care,” I cut in again, softer this time, trembling but sure. “I don’t care about them. Just… for a moment, let me have this.”Silence wrapped
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