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.

to work immediately, unwrapping the old bandage around

I had to wrap my arms around him to get to the bandage, but

let

wound was already healing, but it still needed some

cotton swab into the ointment.

nodded. I applied it carefully and watched

However, it was

refusing to dry

I leaned closer and blew


my lips

when I

across his back followed suit, shifting into a tense posture. For a split second, I thought he was in pain, but when

I continued.

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

Chaptery

“Stop.”

loosely inches away

can handle the rest myself”

His voice was low, rough,

breathing had changed, growing sharper by every lift

chest. “You can go.“”

was terribly confused.


gentle with his wound. I replayed

figure out the misstep that

the more I thought about it, the

all the way here to help him at this hour, and he

me like I’d done

my irritation because his

slightly. He turned his head to look

also abandoned the edge in

something to

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