Chapter 180: Forever and Eternity

Ophelia had braced herself for something violent, a response to the raw hunger she knew Nikolai felt. His insatiable thirst for blood was supposed to wreak havoc, but instead, he unleashed a different kind of chaos upon her—one that consumed her body, soul, and heart. Like a ravenous beast, Nikolai pressed his lips against hers with a fierce, desperate need. His kiss was both brutal and tender, as though his life depended on it. He nipped her bottom lip gently before drawing her into a deep, passionate kiss. His tongue slipped inside her mouth, intertwining with hers in a rhythm that was slow yet intense. The heat from his kiss was almost liquid, enveloping her in a thrilling warmth that made her toes curl. As she felt the electric sensation of his touch, Ophelia’s hands slowly moved to his neck. Her fingers threaded through his smooth, dark hair, pulling him closer as she matched his fervor with her own. Her pulse raced, her head spun with dizziness, and the sensation of his hot, fi