Aurora didn't realize what she was doing until it had already happened.
One moment she was staring into Asher's eyes, still thinking about the words he had spoken. About the unwavering trust he had placed in her. About the certainty in his voice when he said he knew what kind of person she was.
The next moment, she wanted him to know just how unpredictable and dangerous she could be. And as if there's only one way to do that, she leaned forward and kissed him.
It wasn't planned. There was no careful consideration behind it. No logic and no strategy. Just impulse. Pure, reckless impulse.
For a heartbeat, neither of them moved. The cave seemed to fall silent around them. Then Aurora felt him respond, felt the warmth of his presence so close to hers, and suddenly became aware of what she was doing.
