Ariana's POV
As Dustin deepened the kiss, the hall erupted into applause, the sound echoing off the walls and drowning out the chaos of our emotions.
In that moment, it felt as if the entire world had faded away, leaving only the two of us locked in a passionate embrace.
For a fleeting moment, I allowed myself to get lost in the intensity.
As the applause died down and reality began to seep back in, I pulled away from Dustin, my heart pounding in my chest as I struggled to catch my breath.
"Dustin..." I whispered, my voice barely above a breath.
He gazed deeply into my eyes and nibbled on his lower lip. "Well, I suppose that was enough to make my point, huh? You belong to me, Ariana, whether it's real or not, you're mine," he whispered seductively into my ear.
Oh, hell yes! I wa
