Chapter 224

Elayna lay back as Daimon hovered over her, brushing strands of hair from her face. His hand cupped her cheek, thumb gently stroking the edge of her jaw. “Say it,” he whispered. Elayna’s eyes locked with his, filled with hesitation… but also truth. “I missed you too.” That was all he needed. He leaned down, kissing her with more need this time, his hands exploring the familiar curves of her body as if relearning every inch. Elayna responded in kind fingers running through his hair, nails grazing his back, legs drawing him closer. The heat between them bloomed like fire, melting away the days they had kept their distance. Their clothes disappeared slowly, tangled in soft sheets and discarded on the floor, lost in a blur of touches and breathless whispers. Daimon lowered his lips to her chest, his breath warm against her skin. He gently took one of her nipples into his mouth, grazing it with his teeth while his fingers teased the other, rolling it between them. A sharp gasp escaped Elayn