Chapter 19 Breaking Barriers

The rhythmic pulse of the music faded into the background as Adrian’s mind raced. Sienna, poised and captivating as ever, was right next to him, yet felt untouchable, wrapped in an aura of mischief and defiance. He could feel the weight of her laughter lingering in the air; it taunted him, igniting a possessiveness that simmered just beneath his carefully guarded exterior. “Are you going to stand there all night, or are you actually going to say something?” Sienna’s voice cut through his thoughts, her eyes sparkling with that insufferably playful challenge.