Chapter 44: Growing Attraction (2)

"Izan..." he whispered, his voice cracking under the weight of the emotions swirling inside him. "I..."

But before he could finish, Izan moved swiftly, closing the distance between them in a heartbeat. His lips were on Elian's, firm and insistent.

Elian's eyes widened in shock, his breath caught in his chest. The kiss was sudden, filled with a raw intensity that left Elian frozen for a moment, his mind racing to catch up.

What is happening? his thoughts screamed. This wasn't like the tender moments of their conversations. This was something else, something electric, urgent, like a dam that had finally broken after holding back a torrent for too long.