A Big Kiss

Elara's POV

I sit frozen on the edge of the hospital bed, staring directly into Zarek’s absurdly, maddeningly handsome face. The heavy weight of his body pressing over mine and the scorching heat radiating off his skin should be intoxicating, just like they used to be. But as his arrogant, lust-drenched words echo loudly against the sterile white walls of the room, a profound realization washes o