He shifted, heart thudding, trying to keep his voice steady. “You… might feel… different. Maybe stronger reactions than you expect.”

She let out a soft gasp, and he noticed how her fingers trembled slightly as she brought the chocolate to her lips again. “Different how?” she murmured, and for a second, her voice was quieter, almost vulnerable.

He cleared his throat, leaning back against the counter to give her space, though he couldn’t stop his eyes from following her movements. “You’ll see,” he said carefully. “Just… be careful.”

Her laugh was soft, teasing, but there was a hint of uncertainty beneath it. “Careful? Oh… I think I can handle it.” She took another bite, and he noticed her breath hitch, her posture shifting subtly, the warmth creeping through her that wasn’t just from the chocolate.