Kapitel 157: [Volume 1] Chapter 157- Resemblance

Before he could process her response, he noticed Esme moving closer, her hair brushing against his cheek as she leaned in. Everything else around them faded into the background. In that moment, it was just the two of them.

Then, without warning, her lips touched his. It started as a soft caress, but the warmth of her touch quickly grew into something more intense. Jay felt a rush of warmth spread through him as he leaned in, deepening the kiss. It was sweet and tender, yet filled with an urgency that took his breath away.

He instinctively wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her closer as they lost themselves in the moment. Each gentle kiss sent shivers down his spine, awakening feelings he hadn't anticipated. For that brief moment, everything else vanished—the worries, the noise, the world outside. It was just them, completely wrapped up in each other.