ALMOND I couldn't believe what had just happened. His sudden movement had left me stunned, preventing me from anticipating the impending moment. There was something about him that left me utterly perplexed, that had my thoughts completely in disarray. His presence had a way of distracting me from what was happening to me or what was happening to everything around me, and although I hadn't initially desired a second kiss, I found myself unable to resist, my hands clutching his shirt as I welcomed the embrace, melting into his arms. He had a knack for evoking unfamiliar emotions within me, an emotion I had never felt before, leading me down a path I was hesitant to tread. Despite my attempts to resist, I felt powerless against his hold over me. It seemed like my ability to think clearly va