The kiss felt different this time.
There were no reservations behind it. No frustration, no argument either of them was trying to win, and no pretending it meant nothing.
Nicholas’s arms tightened around her waist, pulling her closer, while Harper’s remained wrapped around his neck, drawing him just as close.
Neither of them was fighting what was happening between them anymore.
Instead, they were finally allowing themselves to show just how much they wanted each other.
Nicholas slowly broke away, but he didn’t move far. A faint, almost disbelieving smile tugged at the corner of his mouth.
“Say it again.”
Harper frowned, confused for a moment before realizing exactly what he meant. Her cheeks immediately heated. “I already said it.”
“I know.” His smile widened slightly, clearly enj
