When I pulled my hand back, feeling tired but hopeful, and looked at him, I found Luke staring at me, his golden eyes wide with unspoken awe, gratitude, and a deep, overwhelming tenderness. "Amelia..." he whispered my name, his voice husky and thick with emotion. He reached out, his warm fingers gently brushing my cheek, his touch trembling slightly. His gaze was so intense, it felt as if the whole world had narrowed to just the two of us. The emotion in his eyes was so potent it made my heart race and my cheeks flush. "I..." I tried to speak, but the raw love and longing in his look stole my words. In the next moment, he leaned in. His warm lips met mine with a tenderness that held no doubt, a gentle yet firm pressure filled with profound understanding, aching care, and a love held back f
