_Thalassa's POV_
I couldn't help but let out a nervous laugh at his words, feeling a mix of emotions swirling inside me. "Shy? No, that's not it," I said, trying to gather my thoughts. "It's just..."
But he didn't give me a chance to respond to his question. Instead, he slowly began to unbutton my blouse, his fingers deftly working each button open one by one.
I felt my breath hitch as the fabric parted, revealing more of my skin to his hungry eyes. My heart raced in my chest as he slid the blouse off my shoulders, letting it fall to the tiled floor of the bathroom.
"Matteo, what are you....?" I started to say, but his lips silenced my words as he leaned in to kiss me again, his hands now trailing down my sides.
His touch was electrifying, sending shivers down my spine as he cupped my
