Ella felt his intense gaze on her, causing her to halt her movements and look up at him. It was then that she noticed his state of undress, realizing that he was clad only in a towel. A flush spread across her cheeks, coloring them a vibrant red. Despite her inner warnings, she couldn't tear her eyes away from his captivating physique.
Her gaze roamed over his well-defined biceps, broad chest, and toned abs, her mind reeling from the sheer masculinity radiating from his form. Her stomach twisted into knots, filled with nervous energy, and her heart raced at an unprecedented pace. Forgotten was the reason for her presence in his room; forgotten was the wound that needed attending. All that mattered was the electrifying pull drawing her toward him.
