Leo’s gaze locked with Ari’s, his expression unreadable yet intense. There was a heat between them that neither could deny, a tension that had been building for far too long. Ari, standing firm in her resolve, refused to back down. Her heart pounded, not from fear but from the sheer anticipation of what might happen next. Leo, seeing her unwavering stance, felt something snap inside him. He couldn’t hold back any longer.
With a sudden movement, he pulled her closer, their bodies pressed together. The warmth of his touch sent shivers down her spine as his hands found their way to her bare waist. Ari’s breath caught in her throat as his fingers traced a path upwards, moving with deliberate slowness. The sensation was overwhelming, a mix of pleasure and the fear of losing control. She had never felt so vulnerable, yet so in command of her emotions.