His gaze snapped back to hers, "Perhaps, but not for too long."
Mirian's heart skipped a beat at the ominous undertone in his voice. "What do you mean?" she asked, her words barely above a whisper.
However, he didn't continue. Instead, his arm circled her waist as he yanked her forward. Mirian's breath caught in her throat as she was pulled flush against his chest. His eyes blazed with a fierce intensity, and for a moment, they just stared at each other, the air thick with tension. Then, without warning, his lips crashed down on hers, claiming her mouth in a searing kiss.
Mirian's eyes widened as his lips devoured hers, the sudden invasion sending shivers down her spine. She felt like she was melting into him, their bodies fused together by the intensity of the kiss. For a moment, she forgot to breathe, forgot to think, forgot everything except the sensation of his mouth on hers.
