Chapter 301

Madison

Five minutes stretched into eternity. I resisted the urge to press my ear 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 happened, his face a perfect mask of neutrality. He’d put his boxer briefs back on but remained gloriously shirtless, his abs rippling as he moved toward me.

“Where were we?” he asked, voice husky as he pulled me against him.

I wanted to ask who called. The question burned on my tongue. Who was so important they could interrupt us? Was it her?

“What?” Alexander asked, noticing my hesitation.

“Nothing,” I replied, forcing a smile. It wasn’t my business. It wasn’t my place.

His eyes narrowed slightly, but he didn’t press. Instead, he took my hand, leading me toward his bedroom. “I think it’s time I properly fucked you, Ms. Harper.”

My core clenched at his words. “Is that a