Kai took a seat next to Elena at the table, the distance between them suddenly feeling vast.
Turning to Elena, he greeted her, "Hello, Elena," he said, his tone deep and steady, though his heart raced with anticipation. He could feel her presence beside him like a magnetic pull, her mere proximity stirring something primal within him as his entire body became aroused.
Despite the rush of emotions threatening to overwhelm him, Kai knew he had to maintain his composure. This wasn't about his desires or his needs, it was about seeking redemption, about earning her forgiveness for the pain he had caused.
As he looked into her eyes, he saw a mixture of emotions reflected at him: uncertainty, and perhaps a glimmer of hope. He knew that this conversation would be anything but easy, but he was
