Chapter 14

Georgina West

So, here I am, pacing back and forth in my room, trying to shake off the residual heat from that encounter with Archer. It's like my skin is still buzzing with his touch, and I hate how much I crave it.

I'm seriously shook by how much Archer still gets to me. It's like he knows all the buttons to push, and damn, does he push them hard.

That 'moment' we shared in the study?

Yeah, that was a wake-up call. I can't trust myself alone with him anymore. It's like we're magnets, drawn together whether I like it or not.

For five freakin' years, we managed to keep things civil. No moves, no drama. But deep down, I know Archer's got this hold over me that's both infuriating and intoxicating.

It's like he's playing with fire, and I'm the one getting burned. This whole situation is a mess, and I can't shake the feeling that it's going to end in disaster.

I reach for my phone, seeking a distraction from the whirlwind of emotions swirling inside me. But as I glance at the screen,