Chapter:-67

Ash had expected Alexander to test him; he would have wanted to do the same had their roles been reversed. His offered deal depended on Alexander believing him, believing his word mattered, that it wasn't a trick, that he would and could carry through with it.

Ash maintained eye contact as he went from bending the knee, a subservient position that held dignity and strength, a position worthy of the general he had once been while still showing Alexander respect as the conquering party, to fully kneel on the floor before him. When he was down on both knees he folded his hands in his lap, lowered his eyes to the floor and bowed his head; the perfect sign of submission.

Alexander took a deep breath; damn! He hadn't expected Ash to actually go through with it nor had he expected he would look so breathtaking like this. His Lord half was feeling a growing arousal and need to dominate the kneeling Donna; the sign of his status as a defeated enemy,