Alex was waiting for her on the end of the ladder. When Grace reached the end of the ladder, she was met by the sight of Alex waiting for her with open arms. Without hesitation, he pulled her towards him and swept her off her feet, lifting her effortlessly into his embrace. Grace's heart raced with anticipation as he carried her towards a nearby room, the blush on her cheeks deepening with each step.
As they entered the room and Alex closed the door behind them, Grace's breath caught in her throat. Alone together in the quiet confines of the ship, she felt a surge of excitement and nervousness coursing through her veins.
Alex set her gently down on the floor, his gaze locked with hers as he reached out to brush a stray lock of hair from her face. The warmth of his touch sent shivers down her spine, igniting a fire within her that she couldn't ignore.
