Chapter 27 ZARA’S POV My eyes locked onto his,and we stared at each other for what felt like an eternity.The air was thick with tension,and I could feel my heart pounding in my chest. His gaze was piercing,as if he could see right through me, to the deepest desires of my soul.I felt a shiver run down my spine as he held my gaze, his eyes burning with fierce intensity. He broke the silence, his voice low and husky, “Is that a yes?” I didn’t respond, but my body seemed to have a mind of his own. As he adjusted his hands on my waist,a moan almost escaped my lips.The sensation was intoxicating, and I felt myself melting into his touch.His fingers dug gently into my skin,sending waves of pleasures coursing through my veins. Lucius’s eyes sparkled with amusement,and he said, “I think that’s

