Chapter 146. Your Pleasure Is Mine

"Alright." A wicked gleam rose to life in his eyes.

My hands traveled from the chair to his chest. Aleksander relaxed his shoulders and settled back into the seat when I placed my palms on his warm skin. The toned muscles beneath tensed under my explorative touch.

The sight of Aleksander always made my blood burn. Standing between his thighs and skimming my hands lightly over his powerfully built chest and stomach almost made me abandon my idea. A fluttering between my legs encouraged me to straddle him right there.

I curled my hands over his shoulders. Aleksander's lips parted as I leaned down. At the last second, I angled my face from his. I rubbed my cheek over the short scruff along his jaw. "Tonight, you're going to make up for what happened at the reception."

Aleksander jerked in the chair. His eyes burned into the side of my face. "You know I'd do anything for you. Tell me what you want."

Warming confidence flowed through me. I stood taller, risi