A Fate Worse than Death

Elias kept the orange-flavoured candy in his mouth, his eyes gleaming playfully as he teased, ‘Still craving it, huh? The sweetness of orange can’t hold a candle to yours.’ Callie, unable to resist his allure, pulled a mock frown and quipped back, ‘Yeah, I want it. It’s my candy.’ Elias leaned in, his voice husky and seductive, ‘Well, if you still want it...’ Their lips met again in a passionate kiss, leaving Callie feeling slightly dizzy. She touched her slightly swollen lips and muttered, ‘You said candy’s for kids. Why are you so keen on it now? I... I don’t feel like talking to you.’ Her heart was racing, and she couldn’t bring herself to meet Elias’s intense gaze. She felt a bit out of her depth, faced with his expertise in love and passion. But Elias had no intention of letting her escape. He pressed her against the cold door, his sturdy chest pinning her in place, and Callie found herself caught between the door and Elias. Elias leaned in, their eyes locking, and he confessed wi