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Chapter 247 - The Kiss

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CHAPTER 247

~Ash's POV~ 

Valerie looked between us once more. I could see the conflict in her eyes slowly melting into something softer, still hesitant, but no longer resistant.

When her gaze returned to Ace, it lingered. Her lips parted slightly as she studied his face. 

Maybe she was searching for certainty, maybe reassurance. But all Ace gave her in return was raw truth.

Her arms lifted and wrapped gently around his neck.

She rose to her toes, slowly, like the moment itself needed care, but Ace was a gentleman to wrap his hand around her waist and steady her back down. Then he leaned in, his nose brushing against hers.

"I've dreamt about doing this like a million times and now…"

"Now, shut up and kiss me." Valerie shut him up, and that was when it happened.

Her lips met his, neither rushed nor forced. But with the careful weight of something long denied.

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