Chapter 20

Jake, stood at the foot of the bed, gazing at me in all my nakedness. I felt so shy as I watched him take in my every curve with an intensity that I could not ignore. At that moment, I felt like I wanted to hide, to cover myself up, to make myself less vulnerable. Less exposed.

His eyes lingered on me, as though he were an artist, meticulously capturing the details of a masterpiece. There was an intensity in his gaze that melted away any reservations I might have had. The raw desire in his eyes spoke a language that went beyond words, making me feel a shiver of anticipation.

With trembling hands, I tried to cover myself with the thin sheet, but he stopped me.

“Don’t hide,” he said softly. “You’re beautiful.”

His words made my heart swell with warmth and affection, but I couldn’t help feeling self-conscious under his intense gaze. I had never been comfortable with my body, always seeing flaws and imperfections. But as he continued to look at me with those eyes, I began to feel confiden