MAYA POV
His voice, a low growl that resonated deep within me, commanded, “Open your eyes.” The sound vibrated through my chest, sinking into my skin like warm honey. A shiver ran down my spine, and my n*****s tightened. My scalp tingled, and I shook my head, unable to resist the pull of his voice.
Fuck Maya, it's him. Here. Now. But how?
“Open. Your. Eyes," he said, his voice dropping to a hushed whisper. A shiver ran down my spine, and every nerve in my body tingled even more.
His gaze met mine, and only then did I become aware that I had raised my eyelids. I took in the details of his face: the sharp, sculpted cheekbones that seemed to slice through the air, the deep hollows beneath his eyes, a stark contrast to their usual vibrant color. His lips, thin and drawn tight, hinted at a
