Chapter 52: Temptation

Amarantha's POV

"Kiss me..."

I must be losing my mind.

Two words from my mouth but I couldn't bring myself to flinch of my own accord. Was it really me who just spoke earlier?

Gosh! How do I take back my words?

I blinked twice. I wanted to lower my head but my body wasn't responding to any of my commands. I just head-on meet his confused yet delighted eyes.

"L-Luna..."

I didn't say a word and waited for him to act. We looked at each other as though it was the only thing that mattered to the both of us. Seeing his naked emotions, his desire to kiss and claim me his, and to take me far away from Iram. I felt those one heartbeat away.

And as though I thought he wouldn't defy his duty, I was wrong. He indulged my invitation and started to own my lips.

It was a deep and hungry kiss. A kiss of longingness, thirst, respect, and compassion. That went on for several moments, feeling his softness kneading mine. It was warm, knee-jerking, and powerful. I once knew his subdued emotions, his exces