Chapter 135

(MIA

The week passed. We spent our days visiting Alex’s favourite spots from his childhood, and he didn’t leave my side for a mun any day after the incident at the cafeteria. It was as if he thought I was a porcelain doll who would break any moment, and maybe I would.

The first two three days, I was still reluctant about being in public. Eventually, I got more and more comfortable.

On today’s roster was shopping and then dinner at a restaurant that was co-owned by Gabriel’s friend, Zach. He was apparently Skye’s father. I hadn’t had the chance to meet Alex’s little fangirl yet.

I loved shopping. I loved shopping without a budget even more I loved trying on dresses, and it looked like Alex was having a field day giving his opinions on everything 1 put on. He bought everything I touched, even the ones I didn’t quite love, and didn’t still till I had a whole new wardrobe.

“I had such a great day,” I tell him as soon as we were back, not minding how loud I was because there was nobody at home.

Aurora was staying in her own apartment since we saw her last week. Ronan was out at a party. And Gabriel and Sofia were at some charity gala for tigers, I think he had mentioned.

“I had a great day too,” Alex hums in response.

“You didn’t even buy anything.”

“I had fun pampering you. I don’t like shopping for myself.”

My brows narrow a little. “You have a great wardrobe.”

“I have a stylist who buys them for me.”

“Wow.” I teased, “The big bad Alex King of the mafia had a stylist

He shoots me a smile and I shake my head looking around the house. Apparently, Sofia was a painter, and the house was filled with paintings she made. Like dozens of them.

“Your dad is obsessed with Sofia,” I commented, looking around a little.

“Obsession your wife runs in the family, I’m afraid.”

Heat rises to my cheeks. “Are you flirting with me, Mr. Whitlock?

“What if I am, Mrs. Whitlock?”

“Hm..” I buzz with a blush, walking closer to him while he sits on the couch.

way onto his lap. He freezes at

expected myself

need to be careful, or I might think you like me,” I whisper, our

you, Mia,” He replies with sincerity in his voice, and without thinking twice, I lower my lips onto his to

touch, his hands curling into

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away Why aren’t you touching

flickers in his eyes. “Ani

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my hangs out when he tried to

cheeks as he pulls me back in to kiss me, and devours me whole. He was soft,

and desire reflected in his eyes when I pulled

I was breathless

hands would linger to take what he had a right on, but he doesn’t. Instead, he rests his forehead on mine, the tips of our noses

“How long

my forehead. “In case you haven’t noticed, I’m a little addicted

feel the same way,”

me in?” He asked. “Please, baby. I’m

He pulls my legs on one side of his and puts his arms around

safe now,” He tells me. “And

okay if I

will take whatever you

a ginger and a blonde. The details are a little fuzzy, but they beat Dominic in front of me. I

body as memories flooded in me, ones that I had suppressed

tightens. “What did he

“I was really weak, and I fought back. I.. I kept wriggling my way out but he was too heavy. He kissed me forcefully and

into him, a sob escaping me. “I kept calling for you,” I cry, “I thought maybe by some miracle someone would

head.

feel his touch on my skin all the time for days. He

doesn’t even reply to me. I couldn’t see his expression, he just holds me tighter and tighter like he was trying to pull me into him even

he. He finally speaks up, “Did he…?”

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