Chapter 23 The Moment Of Truth?

• In a sultry whisper, Blaze finally speaks, his words laced with a sensual reverence, "Have I ever taken the time to express just how exquisitely beautiful you truly are?"
• Upon his words, a gentle flush of crimson began its clandestine ascent up Astrid's cheeks, as if an artist's brush delicately painted them with the hue of abashment.
• Her eyes, bashful now, sought refuge in the ground beneath, while a subtle nibble on her lower lip hinted at a shyness that had, until that moment, remained veiled.