Fifty Shades Of Ugly
The room fell silent, with all attention focused on him.
Chelsea's gaze locked onto Arc, and he sensed the shift instantly. The air seemed to thicken as Arc's walls went up, his features hardening into a fierce, bold mask. His eyes flashed with defiance, burning with an inner fire as he met Chelsea's gaze. Arc's jaw clenched, his lips compressing into a thin, determined line. His shoulders squared, and his entire presence seemed to expand, as if he'd summoned a deep well of unyielding strength to shield his vulnerability.