Ren's scream echoed through the chamber like a sudden thunderclap. Liora rushed to him, her heart pounding. His glowing silver eyes faded back to their golden color, and he blinked, coming back to himself.
The first person Ren saw was Liora.
Without warning, he pulled her close and kissed her fiercely, deep and urgent, as if trying to say everything he could not, in words.
Liora froze for a moment, shocked by the suddenness, but then she melted into the kiss, her arms wrapping around him tightly.
The room seemed to hold its breath.
When they finally pulled apart, both were breathless. Ren's eyes searched hers, vulnerable and raw. Liora's cheeks flushed a warm red.
"Wow," Ren muttered, shaking his head as if to clear it.
Kael, who had been watching with a raised brow, stepped forward. "What… was that?" His voice was sharp, eyes narrowed.
Serana smirked from the side. "Mood popper much, Kael?"
Kael scowled. "I am serious! What is going on?"
