Chapter 96

• Cesmae's POV
• We dance in silence, the only sound is the soft rustle of the wind through the trees. I can feel the rhythm of his breathing, the steady beat of his heart, and it soothes something deep inside me—something I hadn’t realized was aching. His movements are graceful, deliberate, and the way he leads makes it effortless to follow, like we’ve done this a hundred times before.
• As we glide under the moonlight, Raizel twirls me gently. I spin, my robe catching the air around me, and when he pulls me back, I land flush against him, my back pressing against his chest. The sudden closeness sends a jolt through me, my breath catching in my throat. His arm wraps around my waist, holding me firmly but tenderly, and I can feel the warmth of his body seep into mine.