Anna had been feeling nervous the entire time, her heart fluttering restlessly in her chest. But the second she caught Daniel's reflection in the mirror, something inside her shifted.
The hesitation faded.
She was no longer cautious or uncertain. More importantly, she found herself anticipating the way Daniel would love her this time. A quiet excitement replaced her nerves, spreading warmth through her body.
She had once felt shameless for demanding something so bold, something she would have previously considered absurd. Yet now, standing on the edge of surrender, she didn't want shyness to steal this moment from her. They were only a breath away from crossing that line, and she wanted to embrace it fully.
"Good," Daniel whispered into her ear.
