Chapter 303 Chapter 309 Madison I set my mug down with deliberate slowness. “I could use a shower p> His grin was positively wolfish. “Good choice p> Alexander straightened his back, tugging his sweat–soaked shirt over his head. The motion revealed his chiseled torso, and I couldn’t help but admire
Chapter 302 Chapter 308 Madison “What?” His innocent tone contrasted sharply with the way his hand was now traveling south, fingers dancing across my stomach. “Just making an observation p> “An inappropriate one p> “Everything I do to you is inappropriate.” His voice dropped to a whisper. “That’s why you
Chapter 301 Madison “Your shoulders are rigid, your jaw is tight, and you’ve been chewing your bottom lip since we left the gala.” He stepped closer. “You’re not tired. You’re overthinking p> “I’m not overthinking,” I insisted, taking a step back to create some distance between us. “I’m genuinely tired,
Chapter 300 Chapter 306 Madison +25 BONUS In the elevator, we stood in silence. Alexander’s jaw was tight, his posture rigid. Something about Katherine’s appearance had affected him, but I couldn’t tell if it was desire, anger, or something else entirely. “You’re quiet,” he observed as we descended. “Just processing
Chapter 299 Chapter 305 Madison +25 BONUS She turned back to Alexander. “We really must catch up properly, Alex. Away from all this noise and pretense.” She gestured vaguely at the gala around us. “Dinner next week? I’ll have my assistant call yours.” Her eyes flicked briefly to me, the
Chapter 298 Chapter 304 Madison +25 BONUS I stood perfectly still, the champagne flute clutched in my hand like a lifeline. Alexander’s face remained frustratingly neutral as he regarded Katherine–not excited, not cold, just unreadable. “How long are you in New York?” Gabriel asked Katherine, breaking the uncomfortable silence. “Indefinitely,”
Chapter 297 Chapter 303 Madison +25 BONUS Katherine stepped forward, wrapping her arms around Alexander in a familiar embrace. “It’s been far too long, darling. I’ve missed our little adventures.” She pulled back, her perfectly manicured hand lingering on his arm. One dance for old times‘ sake? I promise I
Chapter 296 Madison “What are you thinking about?” he asked, breaking the comfortable silence. A dozen answers flashed through my mind. Who called you earlier? Why did you say Katherine’s name that night? What happens when our year is up? Instead, I said, “Just wondering if I can walk tomorrow
Chapter 295 Chapter 301 Chapter 301 Madison Five minutes stretched into eternity. I resisted the urge to press my car against the bedroom door, to eavesdrop on his conversation. Instead, I refilled my wine glass and tried to look casual when he finally emerged. Alexander returned as if nothing had
Chapter 294 Madison We ate in charged silence, the air between us thick with anticipation. When I took my last bite, Alexander stood and collected our plates. “Leave them,” I said, reaching for his hand. He shook his head. “Patience p> In the kitchen, he loaded the dishwasher while I
Chapter 293 Chapter 299 Madison I glanced at the clock on my computer: 6:35 PM. The office had emptied out an hour ago, but I was still finalizing the construction timeline for the project. My phone buzzed with a text from Alexander. Alexander: My office. Now. My stomach fluttered. That
Chapter 292 Chapter 298 Madison “The lasagna is exceptional,” Alexander said, smoothly changing the subject. “I can see where Madison gets her attention to detail p> Mom beamed. “Family recipe. I’ve been perfecting it for years p> “It’s amazing,” I agreed, grateful for the shift in conversation. “Best batch yet
Chapter 291 Madison Mom sat on the edge of my bed. “So, when am I going to see Alexander again p> I took another sip of coffee. “I invited him for dinner on Sunday p> Her face lit up. “Wonderful! I’ll make my special lasagna p> “Mom, you don’t have
Chapter 290 Madison +25 BONUS He lined himself up and thrust back in with one smooth stroke, making me cry out at the deeper penetration this position allowed. His hands gripped my hips hard enough to bruise as he set a relentless pace. “Alexander!” I gasped, dropping to my elbows
Chapter 289 In one swift motion, he yanked the dress down to my waist, his mouth immediately finding my breast. He bit the lace–covered nipple, sending a jolt of pleasure–pain straight to my core. “Alexander!” I cried out, arching into him. “I love when you say my name like that,”
Chapter 288 Madison The certainty in his voice made my chest tighten. Before I could respond, the car pulled up to Hazel’s apartment building. “This is me,” she announced, gathering her purse. “Mr. Knight, thank you again for an amazing evening. The show, the dinner–all of it was incredible p>
Chapter 287 Madison “This sea bass is transcendent,” Hazel moaned, closing her eyes as she savored another bite. “I might need a moment alone with it p> Alexander chuckled, swirling the wine in his glass. “The chef has a particular talent with seafood. He sources it directly from fishermen he’s
Chapter 286 Madison “Fair enough,” Hazel conceded. “But as her best friend, I reserve the right to be nosy. “And as her boyfriend, I reserve the right to keep some things between us.” His thumb traced circles on my knee. The lights dimmed before Hazel could press further, saving me
Chapter 285 Madison I checked my reflection in the mirror one last time, smoothing down the emerald green dress I’d chosen for the evening. The cut was modest enough for a Broadway show but still accentuated my curves in a way I knew Alexander would appreciate. My hair fell in
Chapter 284 3/3 Chapter 290 Chapter 290 Madison Alexander shrugged, looking out the window. “Consider it a thank you for the gossip articles collection p> “A thank you that costs several hundred dollars per ticket p> “Would you prefer I send her a fruit basket?” His tone was dry. I