Chapter 68

• She froze, her breath catching in her throat, as all her inner defenses crumbled under Leon's presence. Stiff, head swirling with chaos, she couldn't muster the strength to pull away, her eyes locked with his in a mesmerizing gaze that seemed to hold her in place. Mesmerized and unable to blink, she found herself acknowledging the undeniable truth in his words.
• The air crackled with tension between them, drawing her back into his captivating spell. Moving closer, he created a magnetic pull that sent a surge of anticipation through her, every hair on her body standing on end. Her heart quickened, and she struggled to break free from the invisible force binding them together. In his proximity, the world around them seemed to fade away, leaving only the two of them ensnared in their private bubble, reminiscent of the simplicity captured in a forgotten picture from their childhood.
• Despite her attempts to resist, she acknowledged that his words rang true, and denial felt like a futile effort as the charged atmosphere between them intensified. As he leaned in, her heart raced, her skin tingling with the electricity of their shared connection.