In a sudden rush of boldness, she captured his lips with her own, catching him off guard. His surprise melted into something deeper, more primal, as he kissed her back, his hands instinctively reaching for her.
The world outside faded as the kiss deepened fueled by a heady mixture of longing and urgency. Nila tasted the warmth of his desire, her fingers tangling in the tousled waves of his hair. She pulled him closer, feeling the strength in his chest against her body, adrenaline coursing through her veins.