the fun." Damien walked

r reality. The bar had emptied around them, the dim lights casting shadows that danced with their laughter. Blaire bent in

sted, her voice teasing as it broke the silence that had settl

lied, feeling a sense of reckless abandon wa

, the conversation flowing

y that felt both exciting and scary. Blaire's gaze drifted on him, her

id suddenly, the thought of leaving her alone eroding at him. There was no response from

er eyes. "Okay," she said, her voice steady yet tinged with ex

drove Blaire, leaning on his right arm for support. The city lights t

y approached the elevator, Blaire continued leaning on him, as she was drunk and h

y down the corridor, the plush carpet muffli

ce breaking the silence. She looked vulnerable and beautiful in

s voice steady. "I didn't w

safety. He turned around to take his leave but Blaire held him back, her eyes searching. " Please don't go

e inclined her head up, capturing his lips with hers. The kiss was uncertain at first, a

gers entwined in his hair, pulling him closer, and Damien responded naturally, wrapping his arms a

to the power of the whiskey. But Blaire looked beautiful, breathless and eager, her eyes filled with an enchanting mix of desire a

arms, allowing him to husk it away, her skin soft and warm against his fingertips.

, pausing for just a moment, the weight o

replied, her voice barely above a whisper, b

clothing that fell away revealed more than just skin. it exposed the vulnerability and trust they had built in just a few hours. As he

eets. Damien swayed above her, his heart racing, eyes locked on hers. They sh

f awe and desire rushing throu

gripping his shoulders as he leaned down to kiss her again. He began to explore every part of her body, tracing kisses along her collarbone, down her stoma

wildfire. Their bodies moved together in a dance a

o exist; it was just them,

them in ways he had never experienced before. In that moment, with their bodies entwined and hearts laid bare, the

m. It was the first time in a long time, Damien felt a glimmer of hope. In Blaire

, limbs tangled.