Chapter 27 - Running with the Past

The air between Leo and Ivy crackled with intensity, their lips locked in a kiss that spoke of a hunger both physical and emotional. The secluded restaurant path, hidden from prying eyes, offered the perfect setting for the raw passion they shared. Ivy's hands slid through his hair, her breath quickening as she felt his warmth, but then, suddenly, the moment was broken.

"Leo," she murmured against his lips, trying to catch his attention.

But Leo didn’t respond right away. A figure stepped into their space, clearing his throat.

Ivy’s heart skipped a beat as Leo pulled away with lightning speed as soon as his driver whispered something to his hearing alone, a noticeable shift in his demeanor.