Except;
"Erica, where are you going?" he inquired as I headed towards the door, leaving me at a loss for how to convey the sudden desire overwhelming me. Stepping closer, he pressed, "What's going on? Is there something you need?"
CHAPTER NINETEEN
Lost in my own thoughts, I continued to grapple with the unexpected surge of emotions and feelings that I was experiencing. Muya's concern lingered in the air, but I couldn't find the courage to express the turmoil within me. As he held my hand, I felt a conflict between the comfort of his presence and the guilt that accompanied my newfound sensations.
Feeling utterly lost, I turned to him for support; his presence was a lifeline in my confusion. "Are you okay, Erica?" he asked, concern etched across his face. I couldn't comprehend the sudden surge of emotions—an intimate sensation coursing through me as he reached out to help my shoulder.
