Luciana's POV
I lay there, stunned, my body still humming with desire. Kayson's sudden withdrawal left me feeling empty and confused.
"What's wrong, Kayson?" I asked, trying to keep my voice gentle.
He didn't respond. He just lay there, his eyes fixed on the ceiling, his chest rising and falling with deep breaths.
I reached out, touching his arm. "Kayson, talk to me. What's going on?"
Slowly, he turned his head, his eyes meeting mine. "I'm sorry, Luciana," he whispered. "I just can't do this."
My heart sank. "Can't do what?" I asked, trying to keep my emotions in check.
Kayson's gaze dropped, his voice barely audible. "Be with you, like this, I'm sorry."
I felt a pang of rejection, but I tried to understand. "It's because of April, isn't it?" I asked softly.
Kayson nodded, his ey
