Chapter 379 The Stolen Kiss

Chapter 379: Chapter 379 The Stolen Kiss

Dave felt like he was on cloud nine. He knew that Hera was being considerate of him, but more importantly, it meant she truly saw him and understood his sadness. The thought of that brought a glimmer of hope into his horizon, making him realize he wasn’t as hopeless as he had originally believed in her eyes. With this newfound hope, a spark of confidence began to resurface within him, encouraging him to pursue Hera boldly—this time with assurance and a sense of purpose.

As Hera pulled away from whispering in his ear, her scent lingered, captivating Dave to the point where he couldn’t resist the urge to act. In a sudden impulse, he leaned in and stole a quick kiss from her lips—a fleeting peck that happened so fast, it almost went unnoticed. Fortunately, no one saw the moment unfold. Zhane, with his back turned while talking to Bry and the others, unknowingly shielded Hera from view with his tall frame. Dave bent over, and remained hidden behind him, leaving the rest to easily assume they were simply whispering to each other.

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