chapter 184

Bryan's eyes sparkled with playfulness as he said, "How can you try to stop me like that? Did you forget I'm your man?" His voice was laced with teasing, his tone light and flirtatious.

Betty's response was sharp with sarcasm, her tone dripping with mock sweetness. "I can decide when you will kiss me and when you won't," she said, her eyes flashing with amusement.

She turned to leave, but Bryan's hands grasped her arms, pulling her back into his embrace. His lips claimed hers in a bold, dominant kiss, leaving Betty breathless and flushed.

"This is to tell you I can kiss you anytime I like," Bryan whispered, his eyes gleaming with triumph. His face was inches from hers, his warm breath caressing her skin.

Betty's face was a picture of indignation, but her lips betrayed a hint of a smile, revealing a spark of desire beneath her feigned annoyance. The air was charged with tension, their playful banter masking a deeper attraction that threatened to consume them both.

Betty's voice was