I’m shocked and destabilized. His words are inappropriate and bold. He turns to me and grabs me by the waist again. He brings his face close to mine. He presses his lips against mine. I freeze. His tongue quickly searches for mine. Instinctively, I respond to his kiss without thinking about who’s watching. He intensifies his grip. Our tongues challenge each other openly. His hold on my body is firm and possessive. I feel his erection pressing against me, and my body temperature rises. When I come back to my senses, I abruptly pull away from him. He gives me an indescribable look. Hakim glares at us while Maria displays a faint smile despite her critical situation. What just happened? I avoid his gaze to calm my racing heart. Khalid stares at us with indifference. He doesn’t seem fazed

