The tension in the room crackled like electricity, and Kiera's breath caught in her throat as his other hand slid down to rest on her waist.
She had thought the worse he would do would be to walk her out.
However, it seemed Jace had a different plan altogether.
Placing a finger underneath her jaw, Jace gently lifted her head so her eyes met his.
"Kiera," he began, the smoothness in his voice, stealing her breath away.
"I love you, and I'll be here for you however you need me. Trust me," he whispered, his gaze locking onto hers, intensity burning in his eyes.
Kiera's heart raced, emotions swirling like a tempest within her as her heart thudded wildly in her chest.
For some reason, their closeness, the heat of their bodies and their warm breaths brought back memories of their intimate moments that morning, leaving Kiera reminiscing about it all.
