Lily Anderson's eyes were hazy with unshed tears as she looked at Ethan Blackwood. His deep, dark eyes held something she couldn't decipher. Suddenly, he leaned down again and captured her lips in a kiss.
He didn't ask for her permission—his kiss was both domineering and gentle.
One kiss and the world seemed to stand still.
Lily didn't know how long it lasted before Ethan finally let her go. Her lips were already slightly swollen.
"Ethan…"
"Come on, let's go have some fun!" Ethan said, lightly tapping the brim of the hat she was wearing. Before she could respond, he scooped her up out of the chair.
"I can walk alone," Lily said, sliding out of his arms. Before leaving the amusement park, she couldn't help but glance back at the lights hanging from the trees. They twinkled like stars, and the chiming of the wind chimes created a melodious song, soft and pleasing to the ear.
The glowing sign, L&E, stood out like Sirius in the night sky, outshining all the surrounding stars…
