Xavier sighed in mock defeat, his eyes softening as he looked at her. "Alright, Phina. How can I say no to you?" He leaned forward, letting her guide the piece of steak to his mouth.
As he took the bite, their eyes locked, and the simple act felt like a vow, a shared moment of vulnerability and trust. The meat was tender, bursting with flavor, but it was her gaze that made his heart race.
They continued like this, feeding each other bites of food, their fingers brushing occasionally, sending little sparks through their skin. Seraphina offered him a blackberry dipped in cream, giggling as a drop of cream lingered on his lip.
Without thinking, she reached out, her thumb gently wiping it away, her touch lingering just a moment longer than necessary. Xavier caught her hand, pressing a soft kiss to her knuckles, his lips warm against her skin.
"You're making this hard, Phina," he murmured, his voice husky. "Every little thing you do just pulls me in deeper."
