-Madeleine-
How had we ended up so close? I had no idea, but something was clearly happening between us. It felt as though we were being drawn together, whether by some invisible force or sheer gravity. The distance between us had shrunk, yet neither of us had moved.
Evan stood there, his hand extended, his counting had stopped. He looked like a tiger poised to pounce, his body tense and nearly trembling with anticipation. I had an overwhelming urge to run, but strangely, I wasn’t scared. Instead, something deep inside told me this hunt would be swift and thrilling. Once he caught me, I would be completely his.
But I couldn’t let fantasy become reality. Slowly, I revealed the eight ball from behind my back and offered it to him. As I placed the ball in his hand, something shifted. Our
