Victoria.
I needed to get my life in order. Christian’s offer to host me was generous, but the thought of relying on him completely didn’t sit well. I had always been independent, even when it was hard. Now, with exams behind me, it was time to focus on something else—making a living.
I spread out magazines on my desk, scrolling through online job boards and scanning any ad that hinted at a vacancy. I swung gently in my chair, the kiss from earlier replaying in my mind.
Where did Christian learn to kiss like that?
I chuckled to myself, my cheeks warming. It was ridiculous how giddy it made me feel, but I couldn’t help it. That kiss wasn’t just good—it was transformative. Did it mean things between us were changing?
Pushing the thought aside, I grabbed my keys and left the hous
