Justice Served

Elias’s gaze never wavered from hers as Callie fumbled with the buttons, her heartbeat quickening with every touch, every shared breath. ‘Okay, okay,’ Elias said, his voice a soft rumble that caressed her senses, ‘let me show you the right way to do it.’ Their close proximity sent a jolt of electricity through Callie’s veins, her skin tingling with awareness. Elias’s fingers gently covered hers, guiding her in a dance as old as time—buttoning a uniform, yet somehow feeling like so much more. ‘See, Bunny,’ Elias murmured, his breath warm against her cheek, ‘it’s all about the finesse. You’ve got to be gentle, but firm. Just like this.’ Callie’s heart raced as Elias’s fingers moved with expert precision, the fabric of his uniform coat yielding to his touch. Her breath caught in her throat as their hands lingered, their gazes locked in a silent exchange that spoke volumes of the unstated feelings between them. ‘There you go,’ Elias said, his voice a mere whisper that sent a shiver down he