Chapter 17 Chaos Brewing

• The captivating voice caused Allacia to pause. Before she could drift into sleep, Zishan's unexpected presence startled her back to alertness.
• The shadowy closeness between them carried an electric undercurrent, igniting a blush on Allacia's cheeks as she was swept by recollections of a shared previous night.
• Zishan, perceiving her conflicted emotions, cautiously extended his hand, his touch sparking a quiver through Allacia.