I froze, lying on top of him, heart racing so fast I was sure he could hear it. His arms were loosely around me, but he didn’t move. He just stared at me, those green eyes softening slightly, his playful smirk fading into something more serious.
“Zev…” I whispered, but my voice came out shaky.
He didn’t say anything, his gaze dropping to my lips before meeting my eyes again. My breath hitched. What is he thinking?
“You’re always so tense,” Zev murmured softly, his voice barely above a whisper. “Relax.”
But how could I relax with him like this, so close, his scent surrounding me, his warmth enveloping me?
“I can’t,” I admitted, my voice trembling. I tried to push myself up, but his hands moved to my waist, holding me in place.
“You’re overthinking again,” he said with a chuckle, his t
