Claim Me. Part 14

"Uh, sorry, babe. I've been stressed, that's all. I'm fine," he responded, his arms curling around her waist as he drew her closer and kissed her sweetly on the lips. As the kiss grew heated, the doorbell rang.

The door opened slowly, revealing Shawn standing at the entrance. His eyes spoke volumes. His face was etched with a mix of anticipation and guilt as he greeted his secret love.

"Shawn, good to see you," Ivan managed to say after moments of both of them staring at each other, though his voice betrayed his inner turmoil.

Shawn couldn't help but notice the flicker of unease in Ivan's eyes, a mirror image of his own hidden emotions. His heart ached with a deep longing, a love that was forbidden by society's expectations. Yet, their connection was undeniable.

"Thank you," Shawn managed to reply, his voice slightly strained as a knot formed in his throat. The words hung heavy in the air, laden with a deeper meaning