Theodore smirked, pleased with her response. He leaned in closer, his lips brushing her ear as he whispered, "What did you want me to do?"
His hot breathing and the seductive tone of his voice made her stomach flutter.
"I…" Bella tried to respond, but the words caught in her throat. The intensity of the moment left her speechless.
"What is it? Tell me – I'd like to know," he urged.
"I don't know." She hung her head down, her mouth forming a tight pout.
Theodore lifted her chin, guiding her gaze back to his. Then, without another word, he lowered his lips to hers, capturing them in a kiss that was soft yet filled with a deep, longing affection.
The violinist began to play a slow, romantic melody, the notes drifting through the air. The music wrapped around them, inviting them to draw even closer.
