Victoria’s POV
I touched his face gently, my fingers grazing softly over the sharp contours of his cheekbone. His skin was warm under my touch, sending a tingling sensation through my fingertips that made my heart flutter. When he opened his eyes, they were pools of deep, vibrant blue, holding my gaze with an intensity that made my breath catch. There was a moment, a heartbeat, when it felt like the world paused, and then, I realized he was looking right into my soul. The startling connection sent a shiver down my spine, both thrilling and unnerving.
"I love when you touch me," Makarius said. He started kissing my neck and pulled me closer to his bare body. My own body felt like it was on fire.
I kept running my hands along his back and then up to his shoulders.
His mouth was warm agai
