Katherine's head spun as she pulled away from the kiss, her heart racing in her chest. She looked up at Dalyan, her eyes wide with wonder, and saw him staring back down at her with a mix of awe and apprehension. They had just shared a moment that would change their lives forever, and neither of them knew what to do next.

For several long seconds, they just stood there, breathing heavily, lost in thought. Katherine's mind was racing, trying to process the implications of what had just happened. She had always known there was something special about Dalan, something that drew her to him in a way she couldn't...