Elias's heart pounded, his face flushed as Viktor's low, teasing voice sent shivers down his spine. The cedar scent was overwhelming, wrapping around him, making his body tingle in ways he couldn't control.
Viktor's grip on his wrist was firm, his thumb brushing lightly against Elias's pulse, sparking heat that made his breath hitch. The twins slept soundly beside them, oblivious to the tension crackling in the air.
"Curious about what? I... I didn't mean to," Elias stammered, his voice barely a whisper, his eyes darting away from Viktor's intense gaze. "I thought it was... something else."
Viktor chuckled, the sound deep and dangerous, sending another jolt through Elias's body.
"Something else?" he murmured, leaning closer, his lips grazing Elias's ear. "You thought wrong. But I don't mind." His voice dropped lower, almost a growl. "You liked it, didn't you?"
