Chapter 216

Madison

I slipped the blouse off my shoulders, letting it fall to the floor. Standing there in my black lace bra, I felt exposed yet powerful under his hungry gaze.

“Continue,” he commanded softly.

My hands moved to my jeans, unbuttoning them and sliding the zipper down. I wiggled my hips to push them down my legs, stepping out of them when they pooled at my feet.

“The rest, too,” Alexander said, his voice rougher now.

“You said just the blouse and jeans.”

“I lied.” His eyes traveled over my body. “Everything, Madison.”

My heart hammered against my ribs as I reached behind to unhook my bra. The straps slid down my arms, and I let the garment drop. Alexander’s sharp intake of breath was audible in the quiet room.

“Beautiful,” he whispered, pushing away from the wall and moving toward me.

I hooked my thumbs into the waistband of my panties, sliding them down until I stood completely naked before him. The cool air pebbled my