Stella's POV

His kiss consumed me, stealing all the air from my lungs.

It felt like being caught in a wave with no way back.

Every time I thought about pushing him away, my mouth only opened wider for him. My tongue answered his like it had been trained for this. Like it knew exactly what to do.

And I let myself sink into his hands.

As if the kiss weren't enough, I felt Damian begin to guide me backward, his steps slow but determined, steering us toward the bed.

The room seemed to sh