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It happened like an impulse. I have no restraint. I fully let go and I kiss him.

And boy oh boy, the kiss is electric. The moment our lips touch, I feel something primal igniting within me. I feel a surge of energy coursing through my body. It’s overwhelming, but instead of fear, there’s an exhilarating sense of release. My body begins to change, and I pull back, gasping.

“Kieran,” I manage to say, “It’s happening!”

He steps back, ...