Chapter 91

His words had the opposite effect. I was sure my entire face was bright red in embarrassment.

Desperate to retain some semblance of dignity and composure, I circled around behind him. Alexander didn’t have to see the

embarrassment written all over my face.

I forced myself to focus on the task of taking off his robe rather than how his shoulders complemented a narrow waist. It’s just a

simple bandage. I’ll be done in no time, I said to myself as I laid

out all the medical supplies I needed.

“You know, I have to ask…” Alexander began. He twisted his

head slightly so I could see the smile forming on his lips. “Are

you trying to pounce on me from the back there, Olivia?”

I gritted my teeth, choosing to ignore him.

My fingers found the neckline of his robe, and I carefully

pushed the thick fabric down his arms until it pooled around his

waist. It revealed a large muscular back, broad shoulders and a


spectacular pelvic bone.

What a feast for the eyes, Yve purred appreciatively.

I had to agree, even though I’d never admit it out loud. His

physique was truly a sight to behold. But again, I couldn’t entertain such thoughts.

I knelt beside him. I got to work immediately, unwrapping the old bandage

wrap my arms around him to get to the bandage, but thankfully Alexander didn’t make

just let me

was already healing, but it still needed

into the

applied it carefully and watched

wound. However, it was

to

closer and


lips parted, Yve went

I realized what

went stiff. I watched as the muscles across his back followed suit, shifting into a tense posture. For a split second, I thought he was

I continued.

reached for a fresh bandage and prepared to wrap the treated wound. I began leaning forward, about to

Chaptery

“Stop.”

hanging loosely

can handle the rest myself” The initial amusement in

was low, rough, cold even. Ÿve

breathing had changed, growing sharper by every lift of

chest. “You can go.“”

frowned. I was terribly confused. What


gentle with his wound. I replayed

misstep

I thought about it, the

the way here to help him at this hour,

I’d done something

seemed to sense my irritation

slightly. He turned his head to

kitchen.” He’d also abandoned the edge in his

something

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