Chapter 108

• Cesmae's POV
• One night, Raizel and I find ourselves alone in the library, surrounded by shadows cast by the soft, flickering candlelight. The space between us vanishes in seconds as he steps close, his hand cupping my face with a tenderness that still feels electric. When his lips brush against mine, I feel a rush of warmth spreading through me—a feeling that’s both exhilarating and grounding, igniting a deep-seated need.
• Our kiss deepens, and his hands move down, finding my waist, pressing me firmly against him. I can feel the tension in his fingers, as though he’s holding back, careful even in his intensity. His mouth leaves mine, trailing heat down my neck, his breath sending shivers along my skin. A gasp escapes me as his hands slide along my back, pulling me closer until every inch of me is pressed against him.