Mason carried me through the quiet corridors of the estate, his arms steady around me, as though he would never let me go. My heart pounded in my chest, the air between us charged with something undeniable, something inevitable.
When we reached his room, he pushed the door open with ease, stepping inside before gently setting me down. The fire in the hearth cast golden shadows along the walls, the warmth wrapping around us like an embrace. I stood there, uncertain, my breath shallow as I took in the intimacy of the moment.
Mason reached for me, his fingers grazing my arm, igniting a fire beneath my skin. "Are you sure?" he asked, his voice a whisper, heavy with restraint.
I met his gaze, seeing the unspoken promise in his eyes. He was giving me a choice, a way out if I wanted it. But I
