Chapter 76

“What’s wrong? Are you still pissed from yesterday? I thought you were over that?” He asks softly, a slight tinge of hurt concern in his tone, slightly strained, soft, this time at my batting him away, and I glance towards Mico as an answer. Eyes flickering on his huge form, he has his back to us while he reads the papers on the desk and then back to what I’m doing. I know Alexi is master eagle eyes of body language and hints, so he should understand my silent message.

I don’t know why I’m finding this unsettling to have him here when Alexi is being sweet. I guess deep down, it’s because Alexi being soft makes me more so, and it’s a vulnerability I don’t like people seeing. It’s ok for Alexi to see it… he’s Alexi.

It’s not okay for anyone else to see me at my weakest. Getting behind my wall and knowing I can be human, tender, and loving for the right man. It’s not an act or a play for something I want. It’s genuine, and I don’t want to feel watched.

“He knows you h