269: EXHILARATED AND EXHAUSTED

ARIEL'S POV And I was right here, standing in this kitchen, feeling Luke's presence behind me, his warm hands wrapping around my waist. I couldn't help but smile, knowing that this touch was the type that brought the exhilarating passion within me—a passion so intense that it seemed to consume every fiber of my being. His touch was like a symphony playing on my skin, each caress sending delightful shivers down my spine. The connection we shared was beyond words—a silent understanding that spoke volumes in the silence of our embraces. As his fingers traced patterns on my skin, I could feel my heart racing and my breath catching in my throat. Each touch was a revelation—a discovery of hidden desires and unspoken yearnings. At this point, time seemed to stand still, the world fading away as we became lost in each other. The flames of our passion burned brightly, casting a warm glow that illuminated the depths of our souls. In his arms, I felt safe and vulnerable all at once, a heady m