MAYA

As the night wore on, Donovan and I found ourselves alone in our chambers, the excitement of our earlier conversation still buzzing in the air. We had shared our news with Vikky, and now it was just the two of us, lost in our own little world.

Donovan's eyes locked onto mine, and I could see the desire burning within them. I felt my heart skip a beat as he took a step closer to me, his movements slow and deliberate.

"Maya," he whispered, his voice low and husky. "I love you."

I smiled, my voice barely above a whisper. "I love you too, Donovan."

He reached out and...