The kiss ended, but Kaius didn't move.
His lips stayed close to hers. Too close.
His breath was warm, and she could still feel it on her mouth.
His arm stayed around her waist. His fingers gripped her hip—tight, like he couldn't let her go.
He stole another kiss. Just a soft one, near the corner of her mouth. Then another.
His eyes never left hers. They were dark, hungry, and too honest.
Austin didn't say a word.
She didn't lean in. But she didn't pull away either.
Her body stayed still, caught between frustration and something she didn't want to admit.
Kaius 's voice dropped.
Rough. Low. Too real.
"I shouldn't have done that,"he said."But I wanted to. So damn bad."
From the sidewalk, someone whistled.
"One more time !"Jeffrey shouted.
"Kiss her
