Chapter 57

Suddenly, Alex's demeanor changed, and he became alert and playful. With a sly look in his eyes, he called out to me, "Cassandra, come here!"

I was curious about what he wanted, so I approached him and asked, "What's going on?"

Without giving me any details, Alex commanded, "Don't ask questions, just come over here!"

I walked up to him, and he was perched on the kitchen counter. I placed my hands on my hips and inquired with a hint of humor, "What's the matter?"

He held out his finger, covered in chocolate, and instructed, "Taste this."

At first, I hesitated, feeling uneasy about what he was asking me to do. "This feels so wrong in many ways," I murmured, expressing my apprehension.

Alex rolled his eyes and urged me on, saying, "Come on, do it quickly!"

I reached for the bowl of chocolate, intending to taste it myself rather than having to lick it off Alex's finger. But before I could indulge, Alex quickly snatched my hand and licked my finger instead. I tried to pull away, but he hel