“I’m curious about something,” I said slowly, keeping my stare fixed on Alexander.

Was I brave enough to actually ask what I wanted to? The tension in the air rose, though this time it wasn’t negative. No, it was a strong pull. I wanted to tug on it, to bring the vampire closer. All thoughts of my exhaustion drained from me, for a moment, as I imagined him driving himself into me with as much intensity as Nicholas had last night.

Alexander raised his brows, ...