Chapter 154

Olivia

We sat in comfortable silence for a moment, the only sound the gentle lapping of water against the pool's edge. The moonlight cast a silvery glow across Alexander's damp hair, and his skin almost glowed in the dim lighting. I pulled my knees to my chest, wrapping my arms around them.

"So," I ventured, "about these mysterious weekend plans you mentioned..."

Alexander's lips curved into a smile. "Curious, are we?"

"Can you blame me? You drop hints about 'something special' and expect me not to ask questions?"

"I've rented a place in Malibu for the weekend. Private beach access, chef on call, the works."

My eyebrows shot up. "Malibu? That sounds amazing."

"I figured we could both use a break from the city. You've been working non-stop on the Thompson account, and I've been dealing with board meetings all week. Sometimes you nee