Mag-log inRoy's gaze flickered, a subtle dance between the phone in Alexander's hand and me.
Alexander Knight. Here.With me.A spark of surprise lit his eyes, but it was gone in a breath, swallowed by that practiced, lazy smile. He let his offered hand fall, slipping it back into the pocket of his impeccably tailored trousers."Didn't expect to see you here in Hong Kong."The smile was relaxed, the picture of easy sociability."Are you staying at the Nebula as well?"Ethan Knight only had time to glance over Clara Hayes' shoulder, catching sight of Alexander Knight kneeling half in front of the sofa, his tall back completely shielding me from view."How is she?!"Ethan Knight tried to push his way inside, his voice tight with tension.Clara Hayes reacted instantly, blocking him with her arm like a nimble human barrier."Brother's taking care of her wound right now! Don't get in the way!"This was a scene of the couple sharing sweet moments—exes, stay out!The two on the sofa had already pulled apart.Ethan Knight was blocked outside the door, able to catch only a glimpse of my pale profile through the gap."Did she hurt her bones? Let me in!"Ethan Knight shoved Clara Hayes aside and burst into the lounge.He had sunken eye sockets, bloodshot eyes, and a stubble-covered jaw. It had only been a few days since they last met, but he looked utterly drained of vitality.When he stared at me
Ethan Knight only had time to glance over Clara Hayes' shoulder, catching sight of Alexander Knight kneeling half in front of the sofa, his tall back completely shielding me from view."How is she?!"Ethan tried to push his way inside, his voice tight with tension.Clara reacted instantly, blocking him with her arm like a nimble human barrier."Brother's taking care of her wound right now! Don't get in the way!"No exes allowed.We’d already pulled apart on the sofa.Ethan was blocked outside the door, able to catch only a glimpse of my pale profile through the gap."Did she hurt her bones? Let me in!"Ethan shoved Clara aside and burst into the lounge.His eyes were sunken and bloodshot, his jaw stubbled and gaunt. He looked utterly drained of vitality.When his gaze locked on me, though, his eyes blazed with unbridled panic and anxiety.His heart clenched, searing pain and anger surging through him.He instinct
My smile froze on my lips, Clara’s chattering fading into the background."That man is not right."I slammed my coffee cup down on the nearest surface."Huh?"Clara followed my line of sight, craning her neck to look."He's just a mover..."I turned around and patted her on the shoulder, my tone sharp and no-nonsense."Alright, you've had your fun and heard all the gossip. It's time to get to work.""The exhibits will be arriving any minute now. Slack off any longer, and watch out—your brother’ll dock your pay.""I'm going over there.""Pfft! Corporate lackey!"Clara stuck her tongue out at my retreating back.But then she seemed to remember something, and cupped her hands around her mouth, calling out to me in a low voice."Lisa! Go get him! My office romance fantasy is counting on you!"I quickened my pace.My heart hammered against my ribs, yet my mind was eerily calm.The prey had r
The two walked side by side into the quiet lobby.It was late, the front desk was unmanned, and the hall was completely deserted.The numbers on the elevator panel jumped slowly.My stomach was warm, but my heart was sent into a fluster by the blunt threats in the car earlier—hot and chaotic."Tomorrow when the exhibits arrive, I'll be there in person," Alexander Knight said, turning his head to fix his dark gaze on my face."Um," I replied, my eyes lingering on his thin lips, so close I could almost feel his breath.That suppressed sense of unwillingness, mixed with the subtle pleasure of being cared for, and my fascination with the feral nature hidden beneath his dignified, ascetic exterior, suddenly surged up.Why was he always the one teasing me and controlling the pace?I suddenly turned to him, lifting my hand without warning to firmly grasp the end of his Windsor-knotted tie.The grip wasn't tight, but it held an unyielding p
I stared at the familiar figure downstairs, a faint, fluttery feeling stirring in my heart.Three minutes?Was he treating me like a soldier on an emergency deployment?I glanced down at my camisole nightgown and slippers, then headed out.The elevator descended, and so did my mood.As soon as I stepped out of the building, a gust of cold wind hit me, and I saw the figure standing by the car.I ran to him, my breath coming in short gasps.Alexander Knight watched me run over with my hair down and slippers on, no makeup on my face.He crushed out his cigarette, his deep gaze sweeping over me.My loose hair, my plain face, the delicate curves beneath my thin camisole.And those unusually fair feet in slippers."You..."I didn't finish my sentence before Alexander pulled open the car door, tilting his chin inside."Get in."As soon as I sat down, Alexander got in from the other side.After we were in the car, th
Alexander Knight pushed the driver's seat back with one hand, and I sank into the soft leather upholstery."Alexander, you..."Before I could finish, his scorching body pressed down on mine.He tore off his gold-rimmed glasses and tossed them onto the dashboard.One hand locked around the back of my neck, the other pinning my resisting wrists, fingers interlaced tightly.His searing lips crushed down on mine, hard and possessive.He pried open my lips, kissing me deeply and fiercely—his nose brushing my cheek, his breath hot and ragged, filled with pent-up longing that surged forward without restraint.My mouth was flooded with his scent.I struggled for only a moment before looping my arms around his neck, responding eagerly, my fingertips digging into the hair at the nape of his neck.We were like two beasts tangled in a narrow cave, our lips and teeth clashing.After what felt like an eternity, Alexander pulled back slightly







