Chapter 69. Closing the Deal

Ellie's POV

I am not sure if his distinct ability to hypnotize me into doing what he wants is good for the feelings I'm developing for him. This is more than everything love has ever made me feel, but I don't want to be broken again. It feels as though I am already being consumed by fire, and I am helplessly sinking deep into an ocean of it.

He leans in with a clear gesture, and I willfully lower my lip to make room for him. He seizes the opportunity to grab my bottom lip while thrusting his tongue deep inside to hug mine, and then we begin to dance to the beat of our desires. We kiss softly and tenderly under the moon and the stars, as if our tongues and lips are communicating with one another.

We finally pull away, panting for breath and resting our foreheads against each other. I can kiss him the whole night, and I can bet that if we didn't run out of breath, we would still be kissing until the sun rises on the horizon.

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