Prince Sebastian lay just inside Aliena's room, his gaze steady and filled with longing. "I want to touch you…may I?" he whispered, voice thick with emotion.
Aliena's breath hitched, cheeks flushing a delicate pink. Her heart pounded wildly as she nodded shyly, unable to find words. The moment hung suspended between them like a breath held in time.
Sebastian leaned closer, his hands reaching out with reverence. He began by tracing the soft curve of Aliena's jaw, his fingertips grazing the tender skin slowly, deliberately. Each touch sent electric shivers cascading down her spine, igniting fires she'd never known.
His palms slid to her neck, cupping it gently, warming her with the heat of his touch. Her lips parted slightly, a soft breath escaping as he leaned in to press a featherlight kiss just below her ear.
