Chapter51: Honeymoon Heaven

*Max* The doors to our bedchamber close behind us with a soft thud. The air here is warmer, heavy with the scent of lavender and the subtle burn of dragon fire incense. Soft tapestries of deep greens and golds drape the walls, shimmering like liquid flame beneath the flicker of candlelight. Kael stands close, his gaze dark and steady, holding me in the quiet gravity of the moment. There’s no need for words; everything between us hums with the promise of what’s to come. My pulse quickens beneath his touch, a steady thrum that matches the rhythm of his breath. His fingers trace the curve of my jaw, rough against my skin in a way that makes me shiver. “You are mine,” he says, low and sure, the raw strength in his voice wrapping around me like a cloak. I nod, unable to speak, caught in the pull of his presence. My hands find the edges of his robe, sliding over the smooth fabric, burning beneath my fingertips. Slowly, Kael lowers his mouth to mine. The kiss is slow to bloom, deep and searin