Chapter 31: The tension in the house had become its own living thing thick, electric, and impossible to ignore. Every room felt like it held its breath whenever Alexander and I were in it together. Mom’s watchful eyes followed us more closely now, her questions laced with something sharper than simple curiosity. But the pull between us was stronger than the fear. It always won.This afternoon, Mom had left for a full day of meetings and shopping in the city. The moment her car cleared the gates, Alexander found me in the sunroom. He didn’t waste time with words. He simply pulled me up from the couch, backed me against the wall, and kissed me like he’d been starving for days.The kiss was intense from the start deep, hungry, all-consuming. His hands framed my face at first, then slid down my body, gripping my waist and pulling me flush against him. I moaned into his mouth, fingers tangling in his hair as I kissed him back just as desperately. Our bodies pressed together, heat building
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