The moment Azimir's lips touched hers, Aylin's eyes widened in disbelief. Never had she expected the man to kiss her, not when Travis was right outside the room, just separated by a door.
At first, she resisted him as she attempted to push him away. But Azimir remained adamant as he deepened his kiss while coaxing her gently to let go of her inhibitions and accept all that her heart was telling her to.
His hand moved behind her and tangled with her hair while he tilted her head slightly to get better access to her divine lips. His other hand was still on her waist and he pulled her closer to him, ignoring the look of shock on her face. He closed his eyes, savoring the sweet moment to his heart's content.
To him, kissing Aylin just seemed perfect. She was where he wanted her to be, in his embrace as held her close to his heart which right now was dancing madly in bliss. He wanted to keep her close to his heart forever and never let go. She was the first woman who had ever enchanted him and Azimir realized that she would be the only one to do so too.
Azimir now had no reasons to ignore his feelings for her and he let go of all that he felt for her, pouring out his emotions in his passionate kiss.
Aylin at first hesitated as she was still stupefied. But soon, she surrendered and gave into the mind-numbing kiss, savoring the feel of his lips on hers as she timidly kissed him back.
When Azimir felt the lady in his arms responding to his kiss, his heart burst in delight and he smiled softly. Unable to resist the temptation, he opened his eyes to take a look at Aylin and what he saw was instilled in his mind forever.
Aylin looked absolutely enchanting with her eyes closed while she kissed him back. He could see her tensed body relaxing slightly in his hold while she gave in to what her heart was speaking to her. She did not hide her feelings from him even though she was not vocal about it. Her mere stance was enough of an assurance for Azimir and he could not stop celebrating his victory.
Azimir eventually let her go and pressed his forehead against her while Aylin took deep breaths. She had never expected the man to kiss her this long. Not caring about her messy appearance, she panted as she tried to calm her erratic heartbeats.
"Aylin, I am sure you have now discerned what I am trying to convey."
Azimir's voice was hoarse and sounded unbelievably sensual. It was filled with absolute indulgence and Aylin even sensed his liking towards her. She held onto his shoulders tight while she lowered her head in nervousness.
"I hope you will not hide from your feelings, which are quite evident to me." He continued and swept a strand of hair that had escaped her braid.
"We have a long time ahead and you can take as much time as you want to make your decision. I will always wait for you."
Azimir's heartfelt declaration brought tears to the tough woman's eyes. She lifted her head immediately and gazed at him fondly, only to find Azimir panicking immediately.
"Why are you crying, Aylin? Did I do something wrong? Did I do something which you abhor?" His tone was filled with worry and Aylin did not know how to answer him. She was too dumbfounded and speechless from all that had happened to her. Yet, she was unwilling to stay still.
With profound enthusiasm, Aylin hugged the man tight and rubbed her cheek on his shirt gently. She did not speak a word. But Azimir had received the reply he was looking for and a contented smile graced his lips while he too hugged her back.
Azimir had not felt this blissful for a long time. Since the time he had lost his parents, his personality had changed and he had guarded himself against everyone except his Beta, Vasili.
Aylin was the first person to enter his heart without even trying and Azimir did not mind having her in his heart for that was where she belonged.
"Alpha," Ayin started only for Azimir to pull away from her and give her an unimpressed look. He glared at her. Yet, his eyes held adoration for her and Aylin was momentarily stunned by his strange behavior.
"Azimir. Call me Azimir, Aylin." He stressed when he saw her confused look.
"But..."
"I would love to hear you take my name. Please." He changed his demeanor again and Aylin let out a sigh, unable to stay strong against his mesmerizing, sterling grey eyes which right now were pleading with her.
"Azimir," She breathed and the man closed his eyes, relishing in the sound of his name from her lips.
"Again." Azimir realized how commanding he sounded and he grinned at her immediately. "Please."
"Azimir."
Azimir let out a breath and he hugged her again satisfied by all that he had achieved for the day.
Aylin stared at herself in the mirror while she brushed her finger on her now swollen lips. She recalled the kiss she had shared with Azimir a few moments ago. She was still baffled by the man's sudden and bold actions. Yet, she did not despise them.
Aylin did not loathe anything Azimir had done for she wanted the same somewhere in her heart. Her growing attraction towards the Alpha of Ideni was too surprising to her. But her heart only rejoiced whenever she thought about him and the pleasant experience only made her smile in joy.
The Commander General of Aranill observed her state with a blush adorning her cheeks. While her lips were swollen and red, her eyes were twinkling in excitement and her entire body was wrapped in an unknown warmth she had received from Azimir, albeit knowing him only for a day.
Aylin had no control over her heart as it thumped madly while she recalled the kiss, her first kiss ever. Her cheeks heated up and Aylin could not control herself from covering her face with her hands when she realized how foolish she was behaving, even though she was all alone in the room.
Azimir had left her alone with her thoughts and Aylin was having a hard time accepting the profound feelings she was experiencing for the first time. She wanted to speak to someone, someone who could understand her.
But she was at Ideni and she knew nobody here. The only person who she knew would advise her without judging her was Alpha Queen Florence and Aylin made a resolve to speak to her the moment she returned to Aranill.
'I need to find out why I am this attracted to Azimir when he had been nothing but a stranger a day ago.'