Share

13. Imagination

The air within Carver's penthouse seemed to grow heavy. Charged with a sudden tension that Ava hadn't felt before. Her heart pounded in her chest as she looked into Carver's eyes, searching for something, anything that might hint at his hidden secrets. The question she had asked lingered in the air, a specter of doubt that threatened to unravel the delicate trust that was forming between them.

Carver's face remained inscrutable, his eyes locked onto Ava's. Time seemed to slow down, each second stretching out into eternity as the silence deepened. She could feel the weight of his gaze. a penetrating scrutiny that left her feeling vulnerable and exposed. The doubt gnawed at her. growing into a disquieting concern that made her wonder what else he might be hiding.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, Carver's lips curved into a smile. The change in his expression was so subtle, so gradual, that it took Ava a moment to register it. The smile was reassuring, yet it held a hint of s
Locked Chapter
Continue to read this book on the APP

Related chapters

Latest chapter

DMCA.com Protection Status