Chapter 111: A Journey Through Time
ADRIAN’S P.O.V.
The air in the cave was heavy, humming with a tension that neither of us seemed entirely ready to break. Juliette’s lips hovered so close to mine that I could feel the warmth of her breath. Her eyes, pools of deep amber brown, flickered between uncertainty and resolve. I wanted to kiss her—oh, how I wanted to—but something held me back. Instead, I closed the distance between us and pressed my lips softly to her forehead.
Her skin was warm, grounding, and the gesture felt more intimate than any kiss ever could. When I pulled back, her expression was unreadable for a moment before she raised an eyebrow and smirked.
"Let me guess," she said dryly. "That was supposed to make me fall head over heels for you?"
I chuckled, the sound bouncing off the cavern walls. "It wasn’t my intention to rush your descent, darling. But should you choose to fall, I’ll catch you."
Juliette rolled her eyes, her lips twitching as she fought a smile. "You’re so full of yourself. I’d tell you to get over it, but I’m starting to think your ego might be taller than this cave."
Leaning against the cave wall, I gestured for her to sit beside me. She plopped down, unceremoniously, crossing her legs and letting out a small huff. The soft glow of the moonlight filtering through the cave’s opening framed her features, and I couldn’t help but stare.
"What?" she asked, catching me in the act.
"Nothing," I said, smiling softly. "Just admiring the view."