The dream was so vivid Isabella almost believed it was real.

Her body arched against silken sheets, heat curling through her veins as a strong pair of hands stroked her tender skin. The voice in her ear was deep, rough with desire.

“Isabella…”

Her breath caught. She clung to the dream, reaching for him, whispering his name.

“Alexander… oh, please don’t stop…”

His lips grazed her throat. His weight pressed her deeper into the mattress. She gasped, teetering on the edge of ...