HAZEL STYLES POV

He seemed to freeze up, my confession taking a few seconds to register.

My heart pounded, the rhythm strong and steady. "I love you, Riven," I repeated, then yelped when he suddenly yanked me close and kissed me, his tongue slipping into my mouth as I gasped.

His kiss was hot and desperate, every swipe of his tongue igniting a flame in me.

I kissed him back, the world disappearing around us as sparks spread through every nerve in my body. He cupped my ass, and I ...