As Kalina's lips pressed against his, Dominique's initial reaction was one of shock. Kalina had never been the one to instigate any form of intimacy between them, and her sudden kiss caught him off guard. Yet, as the initial surprise faded, he eased into the kiss, feeling her warmth against him, holding her as though to assure himself that she was there, safe and sound.
The kiss was soft at first, tentative, as if testing the waters of their newfound closeness. But as the moments passed, it deepened, becoming a silent reassurance of their bond, a way for Kalina to convey that she was alright and that nothing had happened to her.
Dominique's heart raced as he melted into the kiss, his worries momentarily forgotten in the warmth of Kalina's embrace. He found himself returning the kiss with equal fervor, his hands gentle yet firm as they cradled her face, his touch seeking solace in the intimacy they shared.
