In a sudden rush of boldness, she captured his lips with her own, catching him off guard. His surprise melted into something deeper, more primal, as he kissed her back, his hands instinctively reaching for her.
The world outside faded as the kiss deepened fueled by a heady mixture of longing and urgency. Nila tasted the warmth of his desire, her fingers tangling in the tousled waves of his hair. She pulled him closer, feeling the strength in his chest against her body, adrenaline coursing through her veins.
Cyrus responded by wrapping his arms around her waist, effortlessly pulling her into his lap. Her heart raced at his sudden boldness, the warmth of his body sending shivers of electricity up her spine. His hands moved with an urgency that made her pulse quicken, they hovered just above the delicate fabric of her gown as if waiting for permission to explore. She could feel the heat radiating from him, mixing with the electric tension in the small space between them.
