Chapter 37

Alexi catches me by the hip and draws me to him, even though I am trying to get away discreetly, and he is having none of it. He slides his glass back and stands up, moving in a flash so he’s face to face, pulling me against him bodily with minimal effort. I pause, holding my breath as he moves in and runs a finger across my cheek as he slides a strand of hair away. My skin erupts with fire and goosebumps, and I stifle the urge to push him away, heart pounding at the genuine possibility he is contemplating this, and I turn to putty with a touch.

Alexi is strong, solid, and very male, making my body peak and warm to aching for sex. The tingling, gnawing throb in my nether regions clouds any rational thoughts as grey eyes lock on mine and keep me captive. I should tell him No, make it clear that this is dumb, yet a tiny part of me is tempted, even if I am clawing myself inside in fear of what this step might do.

“Sex means nothing to me. It’s something I like and do. It wo