Elena's heart raced in her chest, each beat echoing loudly in her ears as she stood before Kai. Despite her initial decision to remain cold and distant, and teach him a lesson, she found herself unable to maintain that façade; she could not be cruel to him. She couldn't deny the love she felt for him, a love that had grown stronger during his absence, as she realized that she felt lost without him. In such a short time, he succeeded in entering her heart and plaguing her dreams.
With trembling hands, she reached out and cupped his face gently between her palms, her touch tender and filled with longing. She leaned in, pressing her lips softly against his, a silent confession of her feelings. As she pulled back, she rested her forehead against his, her breath mingling with his in the quiet
