So This is Love
Ivan reached out and cupped her face in his hand, his thumb gently brushing the dust from her cheek. His gaze locked with hers, and in her eyes, he saw a storm of emotions, anticipation, excitement, longing, wonder, and something else he couldn’t quite name.
Slowly, he leaned closer, his breath mingling with hers as he tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear. Norah’s heart began to pound so hard she feared it might leap right out of her chest. She held her breath, eyes fluttering shut as every thought, every nerve, focused on one thing — her lips.