C38 Playing The Part

Liora’s POV

I sat in the living room, my body relaxed against the sofa, yet no matter how hard I tried, thoughts of him lingered.

Minutes later, a faint echo of footsteps drew my attention, and I lifted my gaze, meeting Derek's.

He was dressed in a light blue long-sleeved shirt and tailored black trousers, and yet… my mind betrayed me, dragging me back to the memory of him… bare