Chapter 35

Maya’s POV

We were perfectly in sync—every twitch of his shoulder, every subtle tilt of his head, seemed to draw us closer together until there was no space left between our bodies. Each gentle shift sent shivers of anticipation racing through me, and I realized that I was completely undone. The slow, purposeful way his movements guided me felt intoxicating, and before I could stop myself, a soft, eager moan escaped my lips.

He must have heard it, because I felt his lips curl into a knowing smile. Without hesitating, he shrugged out of his shirt, tossing it aside, then slipped his strong hands around my waist and pulled me even closer. The warmth of his bare skin pressed against mine, and I instinctively wound my arms around his neck, clinging to him and anchoring our kiss as though it were the only thing keeping me upright. Our breaths mingled in the dim candlelight, and for a