Chapter 32

• As Maya sat on her bed, the events of the past few moments swirling around in her mind like a tempestuous whirlwind, she couldn't help but feel overwhelmed by the magnitude of it all. The realization that Nicklaus, her personal bodyguard, harbored feelings for her had left her reeling, her thoughts spinning as she struggled to make sense of the tumultuous emotions that churned within her.
• She traced her fingers over her lips, still tingling from the heat of Nicklaus's kiss, a shiver coursing through her at the memory of his touch. She had never imagined that he could feel that way about her, that beneath his stoic exterior lay a passion and desire that mirrored her own.
• But as she replayed the kiss in her mind, a flicker of uncertainty crept into her thoughts, mingling with the heady rush of excitement and anticipation that pulsed through her veins. She had never considered the possibility of a romantic relationship with Nicklaus, had never allowed herself to entertain the idea of anything beyond their professional dynamic. And yet, in that moment, everything had changed, and she found herself questioning everything she thought she knew.