#Chapter 53: Childish Things

Lyra POV

Kaelen used his grip on my cheek to guide me gently into a more comfortable position, allowing him better access. The press of his lips was soft yet firm, and my heart began to race, the effect of the kiss more powerful than I could have anticipated.

This didn’t feel like the fake kiss we had shared before—the one Kaelen had used to test me. No, this was different.

Just as that thought cr