Chapter 16 I Want It!!!!!

• BLAKE'S POV
• The instant Bella ushered me into my office, she swiftly locked the door, creating an atmosphere of privacy and intrigue. I couldn't believe her unexpected reaction. The mere act of receiving a gift from another woman shouldn't have triggered such intensity. The lingering question in my mind: was she harboring feelings of jealousy?
• We stood at a slight distance, our gazes steadfastly engaged. Abruptly, she lowered her head, and it became evident that a sense of shyness enveloped her, stemming from the recent actions she had undertaken.