All Chapters of Every Shade of Him: An MM Romance Collection : Chapter 41 - Chapter 43

◈HOURS LATER◈ “Sill here?!” Alex exclaimed, resting casually against the doorway with his arms crossed as he watched Tobi fold the sheets in the laundry room.“You have to get going,” he added, making Tobi glance at him as Alex laughed softly, licking his lips briefly. “Don’t worry, I’ll continue from where you stopped.”Tobi hesitated, fingers pausing mid-fold. “And?”“And?” Alex repeated with a scoff, stepping closer. “I know you need this money, but not at the expense of your health. Until you’re well, I order you not to come over. That doesn’t affect your pay anyways, so don’t be troubled.“I… I really appreciate your kindness, Alex,” Tobi said gently as Alex took the T-shirt from his hands.“I’m so sorry I can’t give you what you asked,” Tobi said softly. “Not because I don’t care, but because I won’t be here long enough to give you the love you deserve.”“What do you mean, Tobi?” Alex asked, interrupting, his fingers brushing the T-shirt before letting it fall onto the bed. He

✦APRIL 10, 2022✦◈ALEX POV◈“I’m so sorry for being late,” I said to Chloe as she stood in front of the Harrington estate, waiting, while I stepped out of my Lamborghini Aventador, the engine humming softly behind me and one hand lingering behind me as I moved toward her.She stopped me cold, and even as I smiled at her, she turned slightly away, a flicker of anger crossing her flawless face.“You look even more beautiful when you’re angry,” I murmured.A faint, reluctant smile tugged at her lips.“Just smile, Chloe,” I continued, my voice low, my eyes tracing her curves. “It suits this divine...”“Stop that,” she cut me off, lifting her hand to push my chin aside. “You’re staring like you’d take me… even if I offered myself.”“A-at this point...” I stammered.“Oh please,” she snapped, heat rising in her voice. “We’ve known each other for ten years. I’ve put myself on the line for you more times than I can count, and you’ve always turned me down, not to mention how every other woman