His lips froze against mine for a split second, shock, confusion, and then he kissed me back like he had been waiting his whole life for that moment. His hand rose to cup my cheek, firm and warm, pulling me closer. I felt his heartbeat through his chest, steady and strong, beating for me.Xavier deepened the kiss, his arm curling around my waist, holding me against him like he was afraid I would disappear if he let go. My fingers slid into his hair, and he made a low sound in his throat that sent a shiver down my spine.The door to the balcony was still open. The night air wrapped around us, cool against my heated skin. Every thought, Elliot, Ariana, the war outside, vanished. There was only this. Only him.He pulled back just enough to look at me, his forehead resting against mine, his breath uneven.“Liora…” he whispered, like my name was something dangerous.I wanted him.So I kissed him again.This time, he didn’t hesitate at all. He kissed me fiercely, like he had been starving a
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