My jaw trembled as the absolute weight of his intense words crashed over my mind, making my chest heave for air. I opened my mouth, but my throat felt completely dry, and the words got stuck right behind my teeth.
"I... I..." I stammered out awkwardly, my face flushing a deep crimson color as I completely lost my ability to form a proper sentence under his dark, burning gaze.
Michael’s fierce expression instantly softened, a gentle, knowing smirk replacing his hard jawline. He slowly backed away just an inch, giving my trembling body some space to breathe within the tight cushions. "Don't worry about it for now, little girl," he murmured smoothly, his deep voice dropping into a comforting, lazy rumble. "You absolutely do not have to feel so shy or be completely scared of me. If you truly
