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.

secretly wishing she could “help” in more ways than

something was amiss, seeing Chris pale and blush. She grew anxious. “Please, tell me,

took a few deep breaths, then held her hand and planted a tender “I… I think you’re right. A ring is important. I’ll

“You…” Lena was surprised.

my mom,” Chris said as he

we go shopping, you can pick

did you know I didn’t like

“I could tell it was my mom’s choice

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

cautiously, “Why do

with her hair, smiling gently. “Don’t you

in his embrace, realizing she enjoyed it more with

even though I’m not fond of Elijah, I trust you,”

a beat. “I trust you” was the most

eyes as she closed them, feeling the

that moment, she felt like the luckiest

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