Bella’s POVI bit my lower lip without thinking, and Gideon growled softly in response. The sound sent a shiver through me, and before I could overthink it, I lifted my hands and rested them behind his head, guiding his face down to mine. Our lips met in a kiss that felt heated and overwhelming all at once. He reacted immediately, his hands settling at my waist as he pulled me closer, pressing me against him as if he did not want any space between us.For a moment, everything else faded away. I was aware only of him, of how steady he felt, and of how easily he took control without forcing it. He slid one hand into my hair, holding me there as if afraid I might disappear if he let go. I whispered his name against his mouth, and he answered the kiss again, slower this time, as if grounding both of us.When we finally pulled back, we stayed close, our foreheads touching as we caught our breath.“Bella,” he murmured, his voice low.He tapped my nose lightly with his, and the small gesture
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