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 around his waist.

him to

just let

wound was already healing, but it still

cotton swab into the ointment. “This

I applied it carefully and

However,

refusing to dry

I leaned closer and


moment my lips parted, Yve went

I realized what I’d

body 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.

prepared to wrap the treated wound. I began leaning forward, about to place the bandage

Chaptery

“Stop.”

loosely inches away

handle the rest myself” The initial amusement in

His voice was low, rough, cold even. Ÿve

growing sharper by every lift of

chest. “You can go.“”

was terribly confused. What did I do


wound. I replayed

figure out the misstep

thought about it, the

here to help

I’d done

to sense my irritation because his

He turned his

also abandoned the edge

me something to

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