LUCIA
The time dragged on, and Alex kept teaching. I tried to focus. I really did, but my chest rose and fell too quickly, my stomach knotted painfully.
I realized with a shiver that the fire inside me wasn’t going out… it was only growing, and patience was no longer possible.
I shifted in my chair, my thighs brushing together, trying to ignore the dampness that had returned with full force.
That was it, I couldn’t wait anymore. I straightened abruptly, standing and stepping closer to him. My heart pounded in my ear… this was my first time taking control, my first step away from being naïve.
“Alex,” I whispered, my voice trembling, “I can’t… I can’t wait any longer.”
He blinked, startled, but didn’t move away. Before I could think further, I closed the distance, leaning against his
