The Kiss that Sparked it All (Ellinor and Theo) novel Chapter 2427

Just two flights of stairs, yet Ivy felt a restless unease whether sitting or standing until a knock from Balfour echoed at the door.

Her head whipped towards the entrance, instinctively knowing who was on the other side.

It was the man who wanted to see her, the same man who'd been haunting her thoughts.

"Ivy, open up."

Balfour’s voice held a sort of enchantment, drawing Ivy step by step toward the door.

The moment she slid the door open, the man she'd been longing for stood before her.

They locked eyes, both frozen in place.

"Ivy." Her name once again fell from Balfour’s lips.

"Yeah, I hear you. No need to keep calling."

The next instant, Balfour stepped forward, his hands gently cupping her face, feeling as though they were being warmed by a hearth.

Without a second thought, he surrendered to his instincts and did what he'd yearned to do.

He pressed a kiss to Ivy’s lips.

Her eyes widened in shock.

What on earth was he doing?

Ivy was so taken aback that their mutual yearning seemed to materialize in that very moment.

Neither noticed a brief flicker of light to the left.

With the door now softly closed, Balfour’s forehead rested against hers, his mood evidently lifted after acting on his desire.

"Are you the real Balfour? Or some kind of specter in disguise?"

Ivy’s childlike question brought Balfour face-to-face with her insecurities and the ache in her heart.

If only he had revealed his feelings sooner, she wouldn't have felt so unsettled.

"You're the enchantress, bewitching my mind. Keeping me so preoccupied with thoughts of you, I can't even focus on work."

Ivy's heart pounded against her chest as she nuzzled into him.

"Ah, let's not dwell on it. When have I ever really blamed you? If I truly held a grudge, there’s no way I’d let you into my room right now."

Her voice was slightly hoarse, and upon noticing, Balfour loosened his grip, cradling her face, "I broke your heart, didn’t I? I'm sorry.”

Ivy shook her head, still struggling to trust this reality. She feared waking up to find it was all just a beautiful dream.