Zoe bit her lip, a shiver running through her entire body. His touch… his husky voice… every part of her reacted.

“You say things in that voice and then expect me to act normal?” she asked, wide-eyed, trying to hide her nervousness behind that delightfully chaotic charm only she possessed.

Arthur laughed softly, completely taken by her natural allure — that perfect blend of innocence and boldness that was uniquely hers.

“Normal, sweetheart, is the last thing I ever want you to be.”

She tucked a wet strand of hair behind her ear and blushed, lifting one brow with teasing bravery.

“Just so you know… I’m still kind of a beta version in these… situations. If I freeze halfway through, you reboot me with a kiss, okay?”

Arthur threw his head back in laughter, pulling her closer by the waist until their bodies met beneath the water.

“There she is — my chaotic Zoe. I missed her. And if you freeze, I’ll reboot you with a kiss, a touch… everything you deserve, my little glitch.”

Zoe gave him tha