A shiver coursed through me, and my skin erupted in goosebumps when he cupped my cheeks with both hands. My skin tingled under his touch as if a weak electric current emanated from his palms. Simultaneously, a strange warmth radiated from them, spreading through every cell of my body. Xarin leaned forward. For an insane second, I thought he was going to kiss me, but his face stopped barely inches from mine as he studied my features.

