THIRD PERSON POV

Lyra sat stunned and blinked the moment Xavier’s lips touched hers. Her eyes opened wide the moment she felt the softness of his lips on hers, and she watched in shock the moment his lips left hers.

For a moment, neither of them spoke.

“Xavier, you can’t do that.” Her voice, barely above a whisper, was tinged with an element of disbelief and surprise.

“Why? Is it so wrong?” His gaze on her was strong, and Lyra found herself tongue-tied. Before she could ...