[DAPHNE] I took a step closer, the heels of my boots giving me just enough height. "Come on, Daphy… I'm waiting." His smirk was pure sin, the kind that sent a dangerous thrill down my spine. A knot formed in my stomach as hesitation gripped me. Was I really about to do this? I faltered, my body going rigid. "Damon... I don't think I—" Before I could finish, he pulled me forward, his grip firm, making me stumble against the wall. A gasp escaped my lips as I caught myself, palms flat against the cool surface for support. "That's it," he murmured, his voice rough with desire. "Just be the good girl I’ve always known you to be." My breath shuddered as I stared at the wall, my heart pounding in my chest. Guilt consumed me, clawing its way into my conscience, but the heat between us was

