MEGAN’S POV
We broke apart, both of us panting for air, our hearts pounding from the intensity of the kiss. I felt my cheeks flush a deep red, the heat rising to my face. As I looked up, I noticed Jemma and Alec smiling warmly at us, their eyes filled with knowing and happiness.
Embarrassment washed over me, and I instinctively buried my face against Sebastian’s broad chest, feeling the steady beat of his heart beneath my cheek. The warmth of him comforted me, but I couldn’t help the slight flutter of nerves.
Sebastian let out a soft laugh. “You’re not embarrassed, are you?” he asked, voice soothing.
I peeked up at him shyly, my voice barely above a whisper. “Just a little bit. I’ve never kissed anyone in public before.”
He gently brushed a stray strand of hair from my face, his eyes
