Chapter 46 — Don't Worry, Darling!

• He felt deep down that Elara knew he was hiding something and was struggling to accept it. Embracing her tightly, he silently apologized, hoping she could hear and forgive him. They held each other for a long time until Elara finally let go.
• She looked back into his brown eyes, her gaze drifting to his lips, now covered with a fine stubble. Standing on tiptoe, she brought her face closer to his, her breath warm against Dallas’s cheek.
• Cupp, Elara kissed Dallas. After the first kiss, Elara closed her eyes, preparing for another. Dallas kept his eyes wide open, while his hand, which had been resting on Elara’s hip, slowly moved to the back of her neck, brushing aside her hair. As Elara’s kisses grew more intense, she gently guided Dallas’s head closer to hers.