Chris felt flattered, unsure of how to respond.

Lena smiled and lightly kissed his cheek. Her soft lips against his skin ignited a sudden rush of warmth within him, making his heart race.

Lately, he had an overwhelming sense of possessing her entirely. He recalled Zuko’s words about “taking her out with a single shot”.

Now, he understood the sentiment. The gun was loaded, but he struggled to restrain himself from acting on his desires.

Lena noticed his unease. “Hey, what’s wrong?”

“What?” Chris looked into her crystal-clear eyes, his forehead glistening with sweat, and his kissed cheek flushed.

He couldn’t tear his gaze away from her—his eyes were fixated solely on her. His breath quickened, and he quietly moved farther away from her to avoid embarrassing himself.

“Are you feeling okay, Chris?” Lena asked, concerned.

“Umm…” He admitted that a certain part of his body wasn’t feeling too well.

“Can I help?” Lena offered.

mustered a smile, secretly wishing she could “help”

seeing Chris pale and

Chris took a few deep breaths, then held her hand and planted a tender “I… I think

“You…” Lena was surprised.

gift from my mom,” Chris said as

can

laughter. “How did you know I didn’t like the

it was

hugged Lena, savoring her alluring scent.Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated

asked cautiously, “Why do you support everything

with her hair, smiling

in his embrace, realizing she enjoyed it more with

even though I’m not fond of Elijah,

a beat. “I trust you” was the most

as she closed them, feeling the warmth of

the luckiest person

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