Nia noticed the change in Zack's demeanor instantly. His playful smirk faded, replaced by something softer, something more intense. His gray eyes locked onto hers, and it felt as though the space between them was disappearing, even though neither of them had moved.
Her pulse quickened, and she felt the weight of the moment settle around them like a tangible force. The air seemed to crackle with tension, with an unspoken understanding that neither of them could deny.
"Danger suits you," Zack murmured, his voice low and deliberate. The words sent a shiver down her spine, not just because of the way he said them, but because of what they meant. He was reminding her of a version of herself she hadn't seen in years—the fearless, bold, carefree Nia who had once faced the world with a smirk of her own.
