Chapter 0603

At first, Nicholas simply pressed his lips to mine, non-demanding. It was sweet, and I cherished it. But it wasn't enough.

With all the bad news now weighing heavily upon us, threatening to drag us down, we both needed the affirmation of the other's presence and affections. My devotion to Nicholas was unparalleled, and I wanted to show him that. I could prove it to him.

Typically, he took the lead in these situations, but today, it was me who made the first step. Slowly, tenderly, I licked at the seam of his lips.

I was asking permission with my body. I would accept if he kept his mouth closed, as a polite denial. It wouldn't have meant anything harsh, I knew. There was a lot going on. He might not be in the mood on top of all of the bad news he had received and delivered today.

Instead, his hands curled, gripping fistfuls at the back of my shirt. His mouth opened and his tongue slipped forward, welcoming mine with a titillating lick. He sighed contentedly against my lips.

Having been given the permission I sought, I wrapped my arms around his neck and tugged him down, leaning into me, for easier access. At the same time, I pressed myself up onto the tips of my toes.

tongues tangled, our lips melding against each other's in a kiss so deep and delectable, I couldn't be

as one.

that we would soon be even

rested his forehead against

he began, breathless. "Almost losing you has haunted me the most. That ritual very

concern, but... "I will always prioritize Elva's life

understand. But my vow is this: I will keep you both safe so that a sacrifice like that from you is no longer

my heart cracked now filled with the warmth of affection. "Nick..." I didn't know what else to say.

have agreed, because in the next

wasn't ready yet to express the depths of my feelings for him in words, but I could show him with my hands and my

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