*Olivia*

My heart pounded in my chest wildly, and my throat went dry. He was standing there in front of me, jaw slack, and I was in the bathtub, completely naked, covered only by a few bubbles. He said nothing, and I said nothing, unable to form a coherent sentence.

His eyes raked over my body, and I felt a heat that had nothing to do with the water. His lips turned into a small smile before he quickly turned away, apologizing profusely.

“I’m so sorry, ...