Chapter 9: mating effects

Esteria's POV

His lips were soft and gentle, yet his kiss was filled with an intense passion that made my heart race uncontrollably. Every touch, every movement was deliberate, as if he wanted to savor each moment, each sensation. He pulled me closer, his warmth enveloping me in a cocoon of desire as I felt the slow, steady rhythm of his heartbeat against my chest. His towering frame pressed against mine, making me feel both small and completely consumed by his presence. I could feel the hard planes of his muscles as they flexed against me, a reminder of the raw strength he possessed, a strength that thrilled and terrified me all at once.