|| Lilac’s POV ||

His grip tightened on my ass as he pulled me closer. I could feel he was still hard. My eyes widened. His hand grabbed my neck, pulling me closer. The moment Alaric's lips met mine, the world around us dissolved into nothingness. His hands were everywhere, rough and desperate, as if he were trying to convince himself that I was real, that I was here. I clung to him, my fingers tangling in his hair, my body pressing against his as if I could erase the distance, the ...