Elena’s POV:
I turned, my breath catching as I met Adrian’s gaze. His eyes roamed over me, slow and deliberate, like a predator sizing up its prey. Heat rushed to my face, and I instinctively wrapped my arms around myself, attempting to shield the exposed skin from his intense stare.
A smirk tugged at his lips. “Come on, don’t hide from me. You look good,” he murmured.
I ignored him, reaching for the hem of my nightie to cover myself properly, but his voice stopped me mid-motion.
“Mmm… even better.”
My head snapped up, my glare sharp, but before I could react, he was in front of me—so fast I barely registered the movement. His hands slid around my waist, pulling me against his firm chest, and before I could push him away, his lips crashed onto mine.
The moment his mouth met
