Viktor couldn't think straight, he couldn't even if he wanted to. The sound of Charlotte's voice, the way her eyes shone in the dim light, the gentle sway of her hair with the slightest movement. it all made something inside him snap.
Without another thought, he closed the distance in a single step and pressed his lips softly to hers.
Charlotte froze, her mind blank as warmth surged through her veins. Her eyes widened at the suddenness of the kiss, her body betraying her with a shiver.
Before she could react, Viktor pulled back abruptly. His eyes were wide, as if reality had just caught up with him. His breath was ragged, and his hand hovered near her, trembling. "Lucy, I…"
He didn't get the chance to finish before her fingers clenched the fabric of his shirt, yanking him forward, and she crashed her lips onto his again.
This time, the kiss wasn't gentle, it was desperate and wild.
