Chapter 100

My head was spinning, and I instinctively tried to push him away. But Tom's fingers laced tightly with mine, locking me firmly in place. Meanwhile, his other hand gently cradled the back of my neck. The faint scent of alcohol lingered in his breath, sharp and overwhelming. I struggled to free myself, but he held me securely in his embrace. It was like a floodgate had opened—everything spiraled out of control. When I was on the verge of being completely out of breath, Tom's lips slowly trailed down to my neck. Panic set in, and I called out hesitantly, "Tom…" He stilled at the sound of my voice. He buried his face against my neck, and his warm breath scalded my skin. I froze, not daring to move a muscle until I heard his deep and steady breathing. After confirming he was asleep, I eased him down onto the couch and stood up with my shaky legs. Reflexively, I touched my lips which were still tingling from the kiss moments before. I couldn't fathom how things had escalated to this