Samuel tried to remain gentle. He tasted her lips and clearly heard her gasp when his tongue ventured further. He cupped her face and her hand reached for his. He stopped when she gently pushed against his chest. Laura was catching her breath.
“You know you can breathe through your nose during a kiss, right?”
She looked up at him, blushing but also lightly glaring. He smiled at her reaction. In a way, she can tell he’s only teasing her.
He tipped her chin. “Let’s try that again.”
Her eyes widened as his face loomed in front of her.
“Did you dislike it?” The prince isn’t going to be forceful.
She could feel his breath on her face. Slowly, she breathed out, even this close to him. Earlier, she was kind of… unconsciously withholding her breath because of his proximity.
“There you g
