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~Bella's POV
Alex's lips slowly curled into a smirk, his dark eyes glinting with amusement. He let out a low chuckle, shaking his head slightly as he looked at me.
"Well, well," he teased, his voice smooth and deep. "You're not even shy anymore, are you?"
Heat rushed to my cheeks, but I refused to look away. My heart was still pounding from the kiss, and my breath felt uneven, but I forced myself to keep my composure. If I backed down now, he would never let me hear the end of it.
Instead, I lifted my chin slightly, trying to act as if what I had just done was nothing. "What? You didn't like it?" I challenged, crossing my arms over my chest.
Alex chuckled again, stepping closer until there was barely any space left between us. He reached out, tucking a stray strand of hair behind my ear, his touch light yet deliberate. "Oh, I liked it," he murmured, his eyes never leaving mine. "In fact, I liked it so much that I think we should continue… when we get back home."
