Reid's surprised gaze locked onto Ella. "So, I'm the only one?" he asked, his voice revealing astonishment. "Your first and your last?"
Ella's cheeks flamed with embarrassment as the weight of her admission settled. A rush of conflicting emotions surged within her.
"I hate you!" Ella's words spat out, filled with disdain. Her veins tingled with a thrilling sensation, awakening her senses. Yet, her shyness held back the full expression of her emotions.
As she reflected on Reid's ease in undressing before her and his teasing nature, Ella realized he knew more about her than she'd expected.
Reid relaxed his grasp, enabling her to break away. She looked back at the man and studied his features once more. “Why did you react that way? I don’t get it.” Reid asked her. “I didn’t tell you becau
