OLIVIA My mind raced, a whirlwind of emotions colliding as Ely's lips met mine in a fervent kiss. Shock coursed through me, mingling with a bittersweet desire that I had buried deep within my heart. Yet, even in the midst of this unexpected connection, I knew that I couldn't let this moment consume me entirely. As the kiss ended, I found myself pushing against Ely's chest, an instinctive gesture to create distance between us. But he remained unyielding, his aggression building like a storm. "Ely! Stop! Why are you kissing me? Please, stop this! I can't understand you anymore!" I demanded, frustration lacing my tone. His actions had caught me off guard, and I needed him to understand that he couldn't assert his dominance over me so easily. Ely's exhale was heavy, his voice edged with his