Lilieth

A second later, I break the kiss, a light gasp escaping my lips.

I'm shocked. I never expected him to kiss me. We stare into each other's eyes, both of us seemingly stunned. My heart is slamming against my ribs mercilessly, and this strange heat is pooling in my core. Desire. Want.

It terrifies me.

The light slowly dims in his eyes, and I look away, unable to come to terms with what's happened and the need I had to continue kissing him even though we both know where such a kiss will ...