Olivia’s POV

Alexander’s piercing blue eyes burned like twin flames, drawing me deeper into their intensity. His gaze held me captive, speaking volumes without a word.

Time seemed to freeze around us as I felt his forearm wrapped around my waist, his strong hands steadying me, his chest pressed against mine. Our faces were mere inches apart, and I could feel the fresh warmth of his breath.

I sighed, forcing myself back to reality, and gripped his arm to steady myself on my feet. “Be ...