Chapter 265: No Backing Out
William’s face flushed. "How long have you been standing there? I thought you were inside..."
Sanya chuckled, moving past him to open her door. "Long enough to catch your little rehearsal. Come in."
With a soft smile, she entered her bedroom, and he followed, closing the door behind him.
"How are you feeling?" he asked, his voice gentle.
Instead of answering, Sanya closed the space between them, reaching up and wrapping her arms around his neck. "I’m feeling better... thanks to you," she whispered, her lips brushing against his as she spoke. She felt his body tense slightly as she pressed close, but she smiled, leaning in to capture his lips.
The kiss was tentative at first, soft and warm, but she soon deepened it, hoping to show him how she felt. It was her first kiss, and she knew she probably wasn’t very skilled, but the thought made her pull back, a bit self-conscious.
William’s face softened, but his gaze remained intense as he looked at her. Just as she opened her mouth to say something, he gently but firmly pulled her close, pressing his lips to hers in a kiss that held a depth she hadn’t expected.
The warmth of the kiss grew, and she felt his hand slide to the back of her neck, anchoring her to him as he deepened it, conveying the emotions he had been holding back.
For a moment, she melted into him, surprised and taken by the tenderness mixed with intensity. When he finally pulled back slightly, their eyes met, and she could see in his expression a mixture of vulnerability and sincerity.