Alex’s POVThe morning after the heat felt heavier than I expected. I sat at the small table in the suite, picking at the breakfast that had been brought in. My body still carried the marks of the night with Marcus. Every movement reminded me of how completely I had given in. The scent of him lingered on my skin, mixed with my own in a way that felt far too intimate. I hated it. I hated how right it felt.Marcus sat across from me, calm and in control as always. He watched me with that intense gaze that made it hard to think straight. I set my fork down and met his eyes directly.“This was necessary,” I said, keeping my voice steady. “The heat is over now. I appreciate your help, but I need to return to my own matters. I will stay a few more days until I am fully stable, then I will leave.”Marcus leaned back in his chair, his expression unchanging. “No.”I frowned. “What do you mean, no? I am not your prisoner, Marcus.”“You are not safe out there yet,” he replied. “Your body is stil
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