Chapter 46. Giving up Control

Ayla POV

Strïth is gently stroking my hair and I feel my body relax, I know he's not forcing it that he really cares, although I've never had much doubt about that...

I've never been able to reciprocate properly, I've always been too afraid of opening up and simply being broken again. I raise my head and meet his gaze on me and there is all the love he feels for me and I knew at that moment that I needed to reciprocate.

I stand on my tiptoes and then brush my lips against his, letting his taste invade my mouth. He's surprised, but it's a good thing, so I open my lips slightly, indicating that I want more than just a chaste kiss.

I feel him squeeze my waist, conflicted about how to react, but I insist and even get the tip of my tongue to his lips and Strïth finally gives me passage. I closed my eyes and just let our kiss speak for me.

I entwine my tongue in his, feeling his warmth, his closeness, his taste... As if that wasn't enough, I briefly sucked in