Ashley My heart raced as I found myself lost in a maelstrom of thoughts. My mind kept warning me, listing countless reasons to resist his charms. But those electric sparks between us made it nearly impossible to ignore. I could feel his gaze on me as he leaned back, his eyes locked with mine. The tension in the air was striking. And at that moment, I could have sworn I caught a flicker of desire in his eyes, a lustful shade that sent shivers down my spine. But just as quickly as it appeared, it vanished, replaced by his signature cocky smile. It was as if he had a secret he was enjoying keeping from me. And with a quick glance at the paparazzi and the eager crowd, a satisfied smile played on his lips. But then, he turned his attention back to me and stretched out his hand, a sudden

