Bas POVI really wanted to look at her, into those beautiful hazel eyes. Even if it was just for a moment, I wanted to see her. But I couldn’t. I knew that if our eyes met, I would lose whatever little self-control I had left. Just like last night when I was I was torn between giving in to my desires and listening to the voice telling me to stop. I did the right thing by stopping but I won’t lie, part of me wished I didn’t listen to that voice telling me to stop. I wished I could’ve kept kissing her, exploring every inch of her, all night long. But that couldn’t happen. We couldn’t get attached. Our lives were fated for an unfortunate prophecy, and I couldn’t allow anything to stop that. It was crucial, and I couldn’t bear to watch my father disappointed again. But the mere thought of her lifeless body overwhelmed me, suffocating me with a pain I couldn't understand. It was as if the air had turned heavy, pressing down on my chest. Was it too late? When had I let my guards down and

Becca POV“I can’t believe prom’s just a few days from now,” Lola exclaimed with a squeak as we strolled down the hallway.Her eyes sparkled with excitement, and she bounced on her toes, unable to contain her enthusiasm.“Guess who’s auditioning for prom queen – me! I can’t wait to rub it in Maddy’s face when Carter and I are crowned king and queen.”“Yeah, great,” I replied absentmindedly, my gaze wandering off into the distance. My shoulders slouched with uncertainty, and my brows furrowed as I got lost in my thoughts. Weeks had passed since the CCW, and here I was, more confused than ever. My plans of getting closer to Bas and using him to my advantage had failed miserably. He avoided me, and I didn’t have the courage to face him. And let’s not even talk about the book. I couldn’t even tell Ravi all that happened; how could I tell him about what happened with me and Bas?Lost in my thoughts, I didn’t realize Lola had stopped talking and was now staring at me intently. She studied

BAS POV I tried to ignore it all the rapid thud of her heart, the way her breath hitched, the sound of her hurried steps. I'd set boundaries, drawn lines, but here I was, crossing them once more. Her hazel eyes widened at my sudden appearance, and I couldn't tear my gaze away from her, dressed in the gown I'd sent. She looked stunning, and for a moment, I was lost in her beauty. Approaching her slowly, I stood before her, unable to contain my admiration. "Breathtaking," I murmured, unable to find a word that could adequately capture her essence. Every fiber of my being screamed that I shouldn't be here. I had too much going on, especially with the recent revelation about Tom's deceit. I had no time for this, but despite it all, I couldn't resist the pull to see her. As I locked eyes with her, I sensed her inner conflict, and guilt began to gnaw at me. What was I doing? This wasn't right. "I... I should leave," I muttered, turning to go, but her words stopped me in my tracks. "I

Hi readers, please be advised: the upcoming scene contains 18+ content. Viewer discretion is advised.BAS POVHer lips felt soft and warm against mine, making me tingle all over. I couldn't get enough of her scent, it was like a sweet perfume filling the air. Her hands explored my body, finding all the right spots. It was like she knew exactly how to touch me. She was perfect in every way, and in that moment, I was completely captivated by her. I always thought sex was fun no strings attached, just something you do and get over with but with her, it felt different. My body craved for her. Just the feel of her hands on my chest made me feel like I was going crazy. Maybe it was because I felt something more for her, something deeper. I can’t recall how long we had been on the bed entangled together kissing each other deeply in passion. There wasn’t any rush or hurry she took her time caressing every part of my body while looking into my eyes as if trying to memorize every curve of my

Becca POV2 Years Later"One coffee cream coming up!" I announced cheerfully, grabbing a tray with a steaming cup of coffee adorned with cream."Here you go," I said with a wide smile, presenting the cup to the customer."Thanks, Becks," came the grateful response."Anytime, " I replied warmly before returning to the counter."Look at you all grinning," Joe, my boss, remarked, noticing my beaming expression as I walked back."Well, today I get to see a very special someone after two years. What do you expect?" I explained with excitement lacing my voice.Today marked the long-awaited reunion with Ravi and Lola after a two-year absence. I couldn't contain my anticipation, my heart racing with each passing moment. Despite my attempts to focus on work, my gaze kept drifting to the clock, eagerly awaiting the moment of their arrival."And my time's up," I said as I pulled off my apron, the fabric rustling softly. "I'll see you tomorrow."Quickly, I got into my car, my heart racing with an