The air crackled with tension as Adrien's piercing gaze bore into Alicia's, sending a shiver down her spine that she couldn't quite suppress. Despite her best efforts to maintain her composure, she found herself inexplicably drawn to him, unable to tear her eyes away from his captivating presence.
As he released her shoulders and took a step back, Alicia couldn't help but feel a pang of disappointment at the sudden absence of his touch, a strange sense of loss washing over her like a wave crashing against the shore. She longed for the warmth of his hand against her skin, the reassuring weight of his presence anchoring her in place.
But before she could dwell on her feelings any longer, Adrien's voice cut through the silence like a knife, his words laced with a hint of amusement that sent a jolt of electricity coursing through her veins.
