Tay’s intense gaze held Maya’s as though he were deciphering something within her, something hidden that only he could see. His orange eyes seemed to burn brighter, flickering with a hunger that stirred a primal part of her, igniting a flame that made her heart race. She felt vulnerable under his stare, as if he were seeing right through her. Her throat tightened with nervous anticipation.
“Use your words, little flame,” he murmured, his voice low, coaxing. His fingers lightly traced her arm, his touch electrifying her skin.
Maya swallowed, her voice coming out small and uncertain. “I don’t... I don’t know how... to…” Her words faltered, cheeks flushing as she fumbled for the right thing to say, feeling the depth of her desire clashing with her inexperience. Tay’s smirk grew, his amuseme
