OLIVIA As I entered my condo, a mix of exhaustion and anticipation filled me. Another long day at the tattoo studio had come to an end, and all I desired was to relax on my couch and let the world fade away. But to my surprise, Ely stood in my living room. My heart skipped a beat, and my weariness vanished instantly. Ely rarely surprised me unless he wanted one thing – s*x. The chemistry between us crackled in the air, and my pulse quickened. "E-Ely... why are you here?" I asked, maintaining a casual tone as I closed the door. Ely smirked, his eyes gleaming mischievously. "Oh, I thought I'd drop by and see what my favorite tattoo artist had been up to." I rolled my eyes at his playful comment, secretly enjoying being his favorite. However, curiosity gnawed at me. Ely never made unexpe