"You dance beautifully." Kian places a hand on my waist and pulls me closer. My hand instinctively goes to his chest, while the other wraps around his shoulder, and we begin to sway to the music playing somewhere in the distance. We move together in silence, him leading while I follow his steps, both of us savoring the moment. His fingers trail across my skin, sending delightful shivers coursing through my body. I wish we could remain in this moment forever. "Be with me forever, Nara." I go stiff in his arms. He pauses, our eyes lock. "I've loved you since the moment I met you. I know I f****d up royally and hurt you when I denied our bond. I regret it deeply. I'm begging for your forgiveness. I want us to have a future together, if you will have me." 'Forgive him, please. He's being s

