Georgiana and Arthur were locked in a moment that felt suspended in time, their eyes fixed on one another, a silent understanding passing between them. The air was thick with unspoken emotions, and just as Georgiana felt a warmth spread through her chest, the tranquility shattered. The door burst open with a force that sent both of them jumping apart, the suddenness of it breaking their intimate connection.
Georgiana’s heart raced as she instinctively flinched, but Arthur’s protective instincts kicked in immediately. He sprang to his feet, positioning himself between Georgiana and the door, his body taut with alertness. In that split second, he was no longer just a boy caught in a moment of vulnerability; he was a shield, determined to protect the woman he cherished. The world outside fad
