Chapter 56

Mabel POV

I hated how dirty thoughts played in my head as I stepped into one of the night dresses with a plunging neckline. My n*pples perked beneath the lace—already taut with afterthoughts.

I could imagine Alec seeing them, touching them, taking them into his mouth...

A liquid heat spread through me.

Maybe I should text him that I couldn't make it— climb into bed and go to sleep.

Or perhaps I should go down. Enjoy the movie and don't give him a clue that my kitty was exposed.

Damn it.

Why did the latter sound so good to me? You h0rny, shameless minx, Mabel!

I drew a breath and lowered my phone on the dresser.

The idea is to go out there and not give him a