Chapter 260

Olivia POV

I shifted slightly, Alexander's arms tightening around me in response. His breathing had evened out, deep and steady. I thought he'd fallen asleep until his hand moved, fingers tracing lazy patterns on my hip.

"Need to use the bathroom," I murmured.

His arms loosened immediately. "Hurry back."

I extracted myself from his warmth and padded down to the bathroom. The jet's interior was luxurious, all polished chrome and marble. I washed my hands and checked my reflection, noting the slightly disheveled hair and flushed cheeks.

When I returned, Alexander had closed his laptop and set it aside. Instead of letting me return to my own seat, he pulled me onto his lap again, arranging me so I sat sideways across his thighs.

"Much better," he said, hi