Dear ex-Wife please be mine again

Chapter 146

Christiana’s POV

The evening ended in a quiet, bittersweet goodbye. After the chaos and tension of the night, seeing Sebastian off felt like a silent promise that he wasn’t alone. Alex shook his brother’s hand firmly, leaning in to pat his shoulder, a silent yet clear gesture of solidarity. Sebastian looked grateful, though his lingering hesitance remained.

As his car disappeared into the street, Alex turned to me. His expression was softer now, the sharp edges of earlier tension dulled by exhaustion. “Let’s get you back to your suite,” he said, bis voice steady, leaving no room for argument.

I didn’t protest. The weight of the evening hung heavily over me, and all I wanted was the familiar comfort of my space. Alex didn’t say much on the way up, but his presence was grounding, a quiet reassurance that everything was okay.

When we reached the suite, the bodyguards standing outside nodded at Alex before stepping aside. Inside, the lights were low, and the faint hum of the air conditioning filled the silence. The kids were fast asleep in their room, no doubt tucked in by their nanny. A wave of relief washed over me, knowing they were oblivious to the drama that had unfolded tonight.

I turned to Alex, offering him a small smile. “Thank you for walking me back. You didn’t have to.”

His brow arched slightly, a hint of mischief flashing in his tired eyes. “I didn’t walk you back. I’m staying.”

I blinked, caught off guard. “Staying?”

He stepped further inside, casually shrugging off his jacket and putting it over a nearby chair. “Yes, staying. It’s late, and I’m not leaving you alone tonight.”

Warmth flooded my chest, but I tried to mask it with a playful scoff. “Oh, so you’re making decisions for me now?”

He smirked, unbuttoning his shirt cuffs as he leaned against the armrest of the couch. “I am, tonight.”

I couldn’t help the smile tugging at my lips. “Fine,” I said, my tone light but my heart racing. “Make yourself comfortable, then.”

He already had.

items on the coffee table, more to distract myself than anything else. I was glad he was staying…it felt right, like a piece of

what had happened with his mother. I wasn’t sure if it was because we were

in close. His deep voice vibrated softly against my skin, the warmth of his breath brushing

tone heavy with emotion. “More than he probably realizes. He didn’t ask to be

to look at him, the lines of his face etched with something raw and vulnerable. It wasn’t often I saw

said gently. “He knows that. Anyone with eyes can

lips curved into a faint smile, though his eyes remained pensive. “It doesn’t feel like enough sometimes. I want him to feel like he belongs. Like

placing my hand on his arm. “You’re giving him

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turned his head toward–pe, his gaze holding mine for a long moment. Then he leaned in, pressing a soft kiss to my forehead. “Thank you,” he murmured

each other’s warmth,

think I need a shower before

eyes following my movements. “Go ahead. I’ll take mine

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away the tension of the night. Then I brushed my teeth, tongue mostly, before making use of mouthwash. By the time I stepped out, dressed in a loose, comfortable nightgown, Alex

past me with a fleeting touch

into the plush pillows. My mind wandered as I waited, replaying the events of the night and

the bathroom, I nearly forgot how

hair was damp, dark strands curling slightly at the edges. A white towel hung low around his hips, revealing the expanse of his broad chest and the defined lines of his abs. The soft light from the bedside lamp had shadows across his muscular frame, making him look like something out of a dream…or a very vivid

slow smirk spreading across his lips. “See something you

my eyes, though my cheeks betrayed

I am,” he teased, climbing onto the bed beside

mattress dipped under his weight, and before I knew it, he was leaning over me,