[Lilia]

That was enough encouragement for him. He lifted one hand to my face, kissing the tip of my nose before he climbed out of the vehicle and assisted me afterward. I was greeted by the raucous noise of crashing waves and the brisk surge of a cold sea breeze. The tips of my heels immediately sank into the sand. Kael noticed my discomfort and knelt down, taking the shoes off my feet and quickly massaging the balls of my ankles. I closed my eyes, unconsciously moaning as the strain faded. ...