A strange heat spread through Justin’s body, an uncomfortable sensation that he wasn’t sure how to handle. It was like something primal was bubbling to the surface, a desire he couldn’t push aside. He swallowed hard, forcing himself to look away. This wasn’t like him. He wasn’t someone who let these kinds of feelings take over, especially not now, in the middle of a life-or-death situation.
He clenched his jaw, shaking his head, as if to rid himself of the thoughts invading his mind. He couldn’t afford distractions—not with everything that was at stake. Zaria needed him to be focused, not caught up in... whatever this was.
"Let me get some water for you," Justin said quickly, standing up. He needed to do something practical, something to clear his head. Zaria’s eyes followed him as he wa
