Asa narrating:
After our kiss, the tension between us intensified. Luke looked at me with a mix of desire and affection that made me feel more alive than ever before. It was as if everything I had gone through had prepared me for that moment, and I didn’t want to miss the chance to surrender to this new experience.
— Are you okay? — he asked, his voice soft and filled with concern, as if he were in tune with every beat of my heart.
— I’m fine, — I replied, trying to sound confident, but the truth was that my mind was filled with conflicting thoughts and emotions. I wanted this, I wanted him, but a part of me was still trapped in the fear of the unknown.
— If you don’t feel comfortable, we can stop — he said, leaning closer, his warm breath brushing against my skin. The gentle touch of
