She slowly shook her head. "You were never replaceable."
A large smile bloomed across Loki's face—proud, touched, and just a little bashful. His eyes softened, and before she could say anything else, he gently cupped her cheeks with both hands.
His palms were warm, his touch careful… like she was something fragile he never wanted to let go again.
Her breath caught as he leaned in, eyes fixed on hers.
His face was so close now… she could feel his breath brush her lips.
Her heartbeat pounded like a drum.
Is this… is this really happening?
His golden eyes locked onto her mouth for a second, and her eyelids fluttered shut—
Rrrriinggg!!
The sudden sharp ring of her phone cut through the silence like lightning.
Rose gasped and pulled back, flustered, blinking rapidly as she tried to remember how to breathe.
Loki groaned, jaw tightening. "Are you kidding me?" he muttered.
