CHAPTER NINETY FIVE – THE FIRST KISS

The passion of the moment was overwhelming. Rebecca felt as though she were falling and flying at the same time, anchored only by Luca's strong arms around her. Everything else faded away – the trauma of the past few days, the complications of their relationship, the uncertain future. There was only this moment, this connection. When they finally broke apart, both were breathing heavily. Luca rested his forehead against Rebecca's, his eyes closed as if savoring the moment. "Rebecca," he whispered, his voice rough with emotion. "I..." But Rebecca silenced him with another kiss. Words seemed inadequate in the face of what had just passed between them. This kiss was softer, a gentle exploration rather than a passionate explosion. As they separated, Rebecca felt a mix of exhilaration and trepidation. This kiss had changed everything, marking a significant turning point in their relationship. The attraction that had simmered between them for so long had finally boiled over, and there wa