In the sanctuary of her bedroom, Elara couldn't help but run her fingers across her lips, replaying the searing kiss she had shared with Vincent just moments ago. It had been a bold move on her part, fueled by the intensity of emotions she had been grappling with for so long.
As she showered, the warmth of the water cascading over her skin did little to quell the fire that burned within her. Elara had noticed her growing feelings for Vincent, but she had pushed them aside, dismissing them as mere fleeting thoughts. Tonight, however, the depth of his confession had shattered the walls she had so carefully constructed around her heart, leaving her powerless to resist the overwhelming tide of love that threatened to consume her.
