CHAPTER 52

It was just the two of them, completely alone in this intimate moment. The world outside ceased to exist, and all that mattered was the way their bodies connected, moving together in a perfect, sensual rhythm. Every touch, every caress from Alvin sent sparks flying through Patricia's skin, igniting her senses. His fingers traced invisible patterns on her bare flesh, setting her alight in a way that made her breath hitch. The intensity in his gaze bore into her, a silent declaration that stirred something deep within her chest, something that she was afraid to acknowledge.

Patricia could feel her heart pounding wildly, but she willed herself to remain composed. There was a gentle warmth in Alvin's touch, something soft and tender in the way his hands roamed her body, but she tried to push that feeling away. She didn’t want to let emotions seep into what was happening between them. She feared that if she allowed herself to feel too much, she'd open herself to the possibility of pain aga