she doesn’t step back and if anything, she stays in her place, letting the closeness settle instead of giving anything away with even a glimpse of reaction. her gaze remains locked on the blonde’s, flicking with curiosity. “ no hesitation … ” she repeats. one of her hands lifts, fingers grazing along wyatt’s arm, almost like she’s testing her. azalea’s head tilts slightly, lips forming a faint smile. “ you see … if there’s no hesitation, ” a pause. her touch lingers for a second longer, fingertips pressing lightly against her delicate skin before falling away. “ then there’s nothing to lose, ” she bits on her lower lip, eyes focused on wyatt’s and she pulls back just a fraction, enough to feel like she’s controlling the space again. “ and i like knowing there’s something at stake, ”