Chapter 44: Announcement

Tristan rested his chin on his hand, teasingly watching Layla's face grow redder as she got flustered. "Really? Why do I feel like you're hinting at something?" "I'm not! Could you stop reading too much into it? I was also talking about fitness," Layla replied, nodding firmly. "End of story." Her bright eyes sparkled in the light like diamonds. As he admired her gorgeous face, he couldn't resist leaning in and kissing her passionately. Layla was still rambling on, completely unaware of the shift in the mood. And by the time she realized he was kissing her, it was too late to back away. Her slightly parted lips were like an irresistible invitation to him. When her soft tongue brushed against his lips, it felt like a feather's caress. His breathing quickened as his hands playfully explored her body, lingering on her delicate waist as always. Every inch of her was stunning, and her smooth, tender skin was the ultimate temptation for him. Layla felt like a tiny boat tossed around by