Killian's lips, or in this case, the devil's lips, curved into a smirk as he studied her with amusement. He had never before encountered a creature so innocent yet so captivating. The way she moved, spoke, and looked at him all made him feel an unexpected tenderness that quickened his heartbeat.
Her presence set his black heart aflame in a way he couldn't explain. To tease her, he playfully licked the palm of her hand, causing her to recoil in shock. He felt a rush of delight at her reaction, relishing the way her forest green eyes widened with surprise and her cheeks turned a slightly pink color.
"Why did you do that?" she asked, her voice soft as a whisper.
"No reason," he replied with a shrug, still amused by her innocence. "And why haven't you slept, my bride?" he inquired, raising his brows.
She looked at him with playfulness dancing in her eyes. "No reason," she mimicked his tone, her lips curling into a playful smirk.
