Chapter Fifty: A Leap Into Passion
Phera POV:
Emerging from the cool embrace of the lake, Axel and I surfaced, our laughter mingling with the ripples around us. The thrill of the jump still tingled in my veins, a vivid reminder of the freedom and spontaneity of the moment.
As I pushed my drenched hair back from my face, my gaze inadvertently fell on Axel. The water accentuated his taut muscles and the strength evident in his physique. He looked like a figure carved from the very essence of nature – strong, beautiful, and mesmerizing.
Axel’s eyes, meanwhile, were fixed on me. The wet fabric of my dress clung to my body, outlining my curves and not to mention my breast. I felt a sudden self-consciousness, but his gaze was not predatory; rather, it was filled with a deep appreciation and
