Chapter 124 Finding No Relief At Such A Time

• Ariana's POV:
• It wasn't until his lips brushed against mine that I snapped back to reality. Panic surged through me, and I shoved him away with a sudden jolt. "I'm hungry!" I blurted out, grasping for any excuse to break the moment.
• Stefan's eyes darkened, a flicker of something unreadable flashing through them. He didn't retreat. One hand remained planted on the bed beside me, keeping me trapped, while the other reached up to loosen his tie with slow, deliberate movements.