I risk a glance, and St. Clair stares back. Deeply. He has not looked at me like this before. I turn away first then feel him turn a few beats later. I know he us smiling, and my heart races.
I steal a quick look at St. Clair and meet his intense gaze. It feels different from before, as if he is truly seeing me for the first time. I quickly turn away, sensing that he might be doing the same a moment later, and I can feel his smile. This moment makes my heart race, revealing a new and powerful connection between us.
This scene highlights the growing attraction and emotional tension between the characters. It captures the moment of mutual awareness and the shift from casual interactions to something more meaningful and intimate, emphasizing the characters' developing feelings for each other.
