~ Isabella’s POV

I didn’t move. I was frozen, unsure of what to do, the kiss catching me completely off guard. His lips were warm and gentle, not forceful but filled with an emotion I hadn’t expected.

When he pulled back, he looked at me, his expression unreadable. I could tell he was searching my face for a reaction, but I was too stunned to speak.

“I—uh—” I stammered, unsure of what to say or how to react. My mind was spinning, filled with emotions I hadn’t prepared for.

Lucian’s eyes softened as he noticed my shock. “I’m sorry,” he said, his voice gentle. “I didn’t mean to surprise you.”...