Olivia’s POV

Alexander’s touch sent my breath hitching, his hands gliding over my body with a reverence that made my skin tingle. His nose brushed against my neck, inhaling deeply, drawing me closer until I felt enveloped by him, his solid frame a steady anchor behind me.

It was as if I were cradled in a cocoon of his warmth, my defenses crumbling under the weight of his affection. I closed my eyes, a soft gasp escaping me as I teetered on the edge of surrendering to whatever wild idea ...