*Ashley*
My heart races as I lean against the wall, his lips still lingering inches from mine, the warmth of his breath mingling with the slightly cool air of the cabin. I can’t believe what just happened. The kiss was unexpected, but exhilarating. Lucas pulls back slightly, his eyes dark and intense, searching mine for something… answers, maybe, or permission.
“Wow,” I breathe, trying to process the whirlwind of emotions coursing through me. There’s a heat pooling in my stomach, and it’s spreading like wildfire. Everything inside me feels alive, awakened by his touch.
“Wow?” he echoes, a teasing smirk creeping onto his lips. “That’s all you have to say?”
I swallow hard, my mind racing. “I didn’t expect that,” I admit, my voice barely above a whisper.
“Neither did I,” he replies, st
