Chapter 72

As Itzy's soft lips met Jace's, a wave of electrifying sensation coursed through both of them. Time seemed to slow to a crawl, allowing them to savor each passing second of this unexpected and passionate connection.

Itzy's kiss was tender, but it carried a depth of emotions that she had been grappling with. As their lips met, Jace's initial surprise gave way to a surge of emotions he had been suppressing. He felt a rush of affection and longing, and the connection between them intensified.

In that brief, stolen moment, the world outside seemed to fade away. Itzy's heartache and confusion found an outlet in that kiss, and she sought solace in the presence of the person who had become so important to her. Jace, for his part, found himself instinctively responding to the kiss, his feelings for Itzy breaking free from the restraints he had placed on them.