A shiver runs down Zallia's spine at the words, but instead of pulling away, she leans forward even harder into the kiss. Her lips part slightly as he deepens the contact, and her tongue darts out to meet his.

She feels his hand slip beneath the hem of her shirt, sending a wave of desire coursing through her as he begins to stroke her bare skin. Unable to resist any longer, she gasps into his mouth as pleasure washes over her. "Yes," she whispers hoarsely against his lips. "

"I love you too," Zallia replies between ragged breaths, wrapping her arms around him and pressing their bodies together as close as they can get. As he continues to touch and kiss her, she loses herself in the sensation, letting go of any lingering fear or doubt that might remain.

Time seems to stand still as they lose themselves in each other; it's almost like they are the only two people in the world.