Olivia

"What are you thinking?" Alexander asked, his voice soft.

"Nothing important." I forced a smile, looking up at him. "Just enjoying the view."

"Liar." But he didn't press, just held me tighter.

The intimacy of the moment hit me unexpectedly. This wasn't about sex or desire or the physical chemistry that constantly simmered between us. This was just two people sitting together, sharing space and silence and the simple comfort of being near each ...