Echoes Of War

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Alone in the quiet infirmary, I couldn't shake the weight of guilt that lingered within me. I took a deep breath, turning to Killian with sincerity in my eyes. "I'm sorry, Killian. I never meant to hurt you."

He met my gaze, a soft smile playing on his lips. "Kel'enas, it's all right. I'm healed up now. No need to dwell on it."

I felt a mixture of gratitude and affection for his understanding. "But still, I can't help but feel responsible for what happened."

He reached for my hand, giving it a reassuring squeeze. "You're not alone in this, Kel'enas. We'll navigate through the challenges together. No more apologies, okay?"

As Killian and I settled on the infirmary bed, he gently took my hands into his, his touch a reassuring warmth. I found myself gazing into his eyes, a mixture of emotions swirling within me.

His voice broke the quiet air, a soft inquiry, "Is it okay that I'm holding your hands?"

I nodded, a faint smile appearing on my lips. "Yes, it's okay."

The connection between us deepened as our hands intertwined, creating a sense of comfort amid the recent turmoil.

In an unexpected but exhilarating move, Killian pulled me closer, his lips meeting mine in a fervent kiss. The world seemed to fade away as our connection deepened, and a surge of warmth spread through me.

His kiss was passionate, each moment a dance of emotions. I felt a fluttering sensation in my stomach, like a swarm of butterflies taking flight. Despite the intensity, a gentle smile found its way to my lips, mirroring the happiness that bloomed within me.

We continued to kiss, our embrace growing more profound and hungry, lost in the shared moment that spoke volumes without a single word. The warmth of his lips against mine created a sanctuary within the infirmary, and the world outside seemed to disappear as we immersed ourselves in this newfound connection.

Breaking the kiss, our foreheads rested against each other, and I could feel the warmth of his breath on my skin. His words hung in the air, a tantalizing tease that left me eager for more.

"I've been waiting to do that for a long time now," he confessed, and I couldn't help but smile in response. The unspoken connection between us lingered, and curiosity sparked in my eyes.

"Really?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper. His affirmative response came with a sense of hesitation, a hidden truth that hovered in the silence. Encouraged by the vulnerability in his eyes, I probed further, asking about the reason behind his anticipation.

His gaze held mine as he spoke, "Ever since...," but the sentence trailed off, leaving an unfinished thought lingering in the air. Sensing my nervousness, he reassured me that I didn't have to worry. "Ever since I first saw you that day."

I smiled and leaded back into the kiss.