Having lived together for so long, spending every day under the same roof, eating similar meals, and seeing the same scenery, it was only natural they'd become part of each other. Suddenly facing a long separation, anyone would feel reluctant, especially someone like Astrid, who usually kept her emotions so restrained.
Gazing into those cold crimson eyes that were filled entirely with her, and at those tender, moist lips, the warm sensation against her cheeks seemed to intensify the heat spreading across her skin. Lyra felt her heart tremble, an indescribable warmth enveloping her entire body.
She wanted to...kiss Princess Astrid right now...
A sudden surge of impulse led Lyra to make a physical movement she never should have. She straightened her slender waist and leaned forward slightly, bringing her face, still cupped in Astrid's hands, a little closer.
