Chapter 22 Shadows And Illusions

• Kalus was a picture of seductive intensity as he traced his cold fingers along Nyssa’s exposed skin. Each touch was deliberate, calculated to make her shiver. The dim light of the room flickered against his chiseled features, casting shadows that danced across his face. Nyssa’s breath came in uneven bursts as she felt his touch, her chest rising and falling with the rhythm of her quickened heartbeat.
• Kalus’s gaze was hypnotic, his eyes dark with a passion that seemed to burn from within. His hand slid up to cradle her face, his thumb brushing against her cheek. “You’re driving me wild, Nyssa,” he murmured, his voice a low purr that vibrated against her ear. “You’re even more captivating up close.”
• Nyssa’s soft hands trembled as she placed them on his chest, feeling the hard muscle beneath his shirt. Her resolve wavered for a moment, and she threw her arms around him, pulling him into a fierce embrace. Kalus’s eyes widened in shock, his breath hitching as he felt her warmth pressed against him. The unexpected gesture left him momentarily speechless, his usual control slipping away.