A Crown of Thorns & Stolen Kisses
The air hung heavy with the scent/a fragrance/an aroma of roses/violets/jasmine, a cruel irony considering the thorns/barbs/spines that pierced his crown. Her gaze/eyes/look held both love/lust/passion, a dangerous mix that promised bliss/pain/sorrow. Each kiss/touch/whisper felt like a stolen treasure/forbidden fruit/a fragile flame, yet they were