Chapter 237

They didn’t know how long the kiss lasted. It started slow, soft, almost unsure. Then it grew deeper, warmer, almost hungry. Like they were both trying to breathe after seven years underwater. Lily didn’t even realize her eyes had closed. She only felt David’s hands on her, his breath mixing with hers, his body melting into her like he had been starving for this moment. Then she heard a tiny gasp. Her eyes flew open. Her whole body froze. Danish was standing by the door. His little hands were hanging on his sides, his eyes round like two big marbles, and his mouth open as if he forgot how to breathe. “David… stop,” Lily whispered, patting his chest quickly, trying to push him away. But David was too lost to feel anything except her. “Hmm…” he growled against her lips, kissing her harder, as if afraid she would disappear if he let go. “Danish,” Lily hissed and pushed him with all the strength she had. She jumped off his lap like the floor was on fire. David blinked in confusion, still n