Brittany's POV

At first his movements are clumsy. Awkward. Tentative.

Like he's afraid. Like if he uses too much force I'll shatter. Break into pieces. Disappear.

His hands hover over me.

This is nothing like the old Alexander. The confident Alpha who took what he wanted. Who knew exactly how to touch me. How to make me respond.

This is different. Broken. Almost childlike in his carefulness.

And it makes my ...