Chapter 28. Claiming Night

Silvia POV

As soon as we entered his penthouse, he pulled me into a fierce kiss.

I didn’t even have time to take in the beautiful skyline around us.

The kiss was urgent, demanding—nothing like the controlled one we’d shared at the ceremony. My veil slipped off and fell on the marble floor, forgotten, as he deepened the kiss.

I didn’t hesitate—I let him in, kissing him back.

My back hit the wall with a soft thud as he pressed against me, one hand cradling my head while the other gripped my waist possessively.

Keal stirred within me, rumbling with approval as our scents mingled—his intoxicating rum scent wrapping around me.

When he finally pulled away, we were both breathing hard.

His blue eyes had darkened to sapphire, pupils dilated with desire.

“You taste sweet,” he murmured, his thumb brushing across my bottom lip, sending tingles down my spine.

I stared up at him, transfixed.

Alpha Sherman wasn’t just handso