CHAPTER 15: THE RIDE 2

His eyes remained locked on hers, a mix of playful mischief and smoldering desire swirling within their depths. Aria felt as if time had come to a standstill; the anticipation hung heavy in the air, thickening the space between them. Each touch of his hand seemed to draw her closer to the edge of something exhilarating and entirely new, leaving her breathless and yearning for his next move. The syrup became a symbol of their playful intimacy, a sweet reminder of the way he made her feel—alive, cherished, and utterly desirable.

As he continued to trace the lines of her body, the syrup glistened like liquid gold, and with each stroke, it left behind a shimmering path, marking her skin with his exploration. She could feel the heat pooling in her core, a longing building within her that threatened to spill over. In that moment, all that existed was the heady combination of desire and sweetness, an invitation to lose herself in the delicious depths of their shared passion.

Aria gasped, the