Her Body Never Lies

Kira’s breath hitched, a sharp, uneven gasp betraying her careful composure. She lifted her chin, trying to smolder with defiance, but her pulse thundered, betraying every word she denied.

“Y-you’re ridiculous,” she spat, voice quivering despite her best effort. “I—It was just—don’t flatter yourself, Roth!”

Her hands twitched at her sides, itching to shove him away, but her body lingered, drawn