Chapter 83

I had always thought that if this ever happened, I'd be the one in control.

That I'd keep my head straight, take things slow, keep the upper hand.

But Vihaan?

Vihaan ruined that plan the second he touched me.

His lips crashed into mine again, hungrier this time.

Like he had been holding back for too long.

Like now that he had permission—

He wasn't stopping.

I barely had time to react before his hands were everywhere.

 Gripping my waist.

 Tracing up my spine.

 Tilting my head back to deepen the kiss.

And the worst part?

I let him.

I let him take the lead.

I let myself sink into him.

And I—Mehul Sharma, known for always keeping my distance—

Was the one losing control.

At some point, he pulled back.

Just enough to hover over me.

Just enough to make me feel the absence.

I opened my mouth, ready to complain—

But then he smirked.

Oh no.

That infuriating, knowing smirk.

Like he knew exactly what he was doing to me.

Like he was testing how far I'd let him go.

His fingers ghosted over my jaw.

"Say it."

I swallowed. "Say what?"

He leaned down, lips barely brushing against mine.

"That you want me."

My breath hitched.

Because this wasn't fair.

Vihaan Malhotra had spent months flirting, teasing, playing games—

And now he wanted me to say it first?

I clenched my jaw.

Stared at him.

Didn't say a word.

And Vihaan?

He just chuckled.

Like he had expected that.

"Fine. Have it your way."

Then—he kissed me again.

And this time, he didn't hold back.

It was slow.

Deliberate.

Vihaan wasn't rushing.

He was dragging it out, enjoying the way I was falling apart under him.

And for the first time—

I didn't try to stop it.

Didn't try to pull away.

Didn't try to pretend this was nothing.

Because this?

Was everything.

And when his hands slid lower, when his lips trailed down my neck, leaving heat in their wake—

I finally said it.

"Vihaan."

A whisper.

Barely there.

But he heard it.

He pulled back, eyes dark, breath unsteady.

And when he spoke—his voice was lower than I had ever heard it before.

"Say it again."

I swallowed.

"Vihaan."

And that?

That was all it took for him to completely ruin me.