Chapter 10: A Knock at the Worst Moment

[Margaret’s POV] Time became an abstract concept as we lost ourselves in the moment. I had no idea how long our lips had been locked together. It felt like an eternity, yet at the same time, it seemed as fleeting as a single heartbeat. When we finally pulled apart, breathless and flushed, I could see the evidence of our passion on Donald’s face. His lips were swollen, a deep shade of red that I was certain mirrored my own. His chest rose and fell rapidly, his breaths uneven, and his dark eyes were filled with an intensity that sent a shiver down my spine. He exuded an aura of power and desire that made my own heart pound uncontrollably. We both knew what was coming next. There was an unspoken understanding between us, a primal knowledge of where this would lead. Donald’s gaze never wavered as he leaned in again, his lips trailing from my mouth to my jawline, then down to my neck, his touch leaving a searing path on my skin. My entire body trembled under his attention, a sensation bo