The CEO's Contractual Wife (Olivia and Alex) novel Chapter 191

Chapter 191

Chapter 191

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Alexander sat beside me, his arm draped casually over the back of the sofa. “Any thoughts on what you’d like to do tomorrow? I have meetings until three, but after that I’m all yours.”

“The Tower of London,” I decided. “And maybe the British Museum.”

“Both excellent choices,” he approved. “We could have dinner at Rules afterward. It’s the oldest restaurant in London.”

“Look at you, all knowledgeable about tourist attractions,” I teased. “And here I thought you only knew board rooms and hotel bars.”

“I’m full of surprises, Mrs. Carter.”

I leaned closer, drawn by the warmth in his eyes. “Is that so, Mr. Carter? What other surprises do you have for me?”

Alexander’s smile turned predatory. In one swift movement, he grabbed my waist and pulled me onto his lap. I landed with a small gasp, my legs straddling his thighs.

“Well, for starters,” he murmured, his hands finding my hips, “I thought we might enjoy our first night in London properly.”

His fingers squeezed gently, sending a rush of heat through my body. His face hovered inches from mine, those piercing eyes burning with intent. My breath caught in my throat as his lips moved closer.

“Wait,” I whispered, pressing a hand against his chest. “What about our challenge? Six hours without checking. email or trying to get in my pants. Your words, not mine.”

Alexander’s eyes narrowed, his jaw tensing slightly. “The challenge starts tomorrow.”

“That’s convenient,” I teased, running my finger down his chest. “Pretty sure that’s not how challenges work.”

“I did work today,” he countered, his voice dropping an octave. “Those meetings? Remember? Besides, I’ve been thinking about having you since we left the restaurant.”

He leaned closer, his breath warm against my ear. “I’ve been imagining bending you over and hiking up whatever you chose to wear to bed. Sliding my fingers between your legs to see how wet you are for me.”

My body reacted instantly to his words, heat pooling between my thighs. “Alexander…”

“I know you’ve been thinking about it too,” he continued, his lips brushing the sensitive spot just below my ear. “I saw how you looked at me during dinner. How you bit your lip when I reached across the table. How your nipples hardened under your dress when I whispered in your car.”

His observations were unnervingly accurate. I had been distracted by thoughts of him throughout dinner, remembering our previous encounters, anticipating what might happen when we returned to our suite.

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Before I could formulate a response, his mouth captured mine in a hungry kiss. His tongue traced my lower lip before pushing into my mouth, demanding and possessive. I melted against him, my hands sliding up his

chest to his shoulders.

When we finally broke apart, I was breathless. “You lost the challenge.”

“We lost,” he corrected, his hands sliding down to cup my ass. “And I propose we forget about the challenge for tonight and start fresh tomorrow.”

“That’s cheating,” I murmured, even as I arched into his touch.

“Consider it a pre–challenge celebration,” he suggested, nipping at my lower lip. “One last indulgence before our restraint begins.”

I laughed softly. “You’re impossible.”

“I prefer ‘persuasive,” he replied, his thumbs tracing circles on my hipbones.

“Fine,” I conceded. “Challenge starts tomorrow. But this means I get an automatic head start.”

Alexander grinned wickedly. “I’ll make sure it’s worth your while.”

His mouth was on mine again, hungrier this time, almost rough in its intensity. I matched his passion, biting his lower lip hard enough to make him groan.

The champagne had left a sweet taste on his mouth that I couldn’t get enough of. I pressed closer, my hands sliding up his chest to grip his shoulders.

“I’ve been wanting to do this all day,” Alexander growled against my lips. His hands slid beneath my sweater, finding bare skin. “Watching you explore London like an excited child was adorable, but all I could think about was getting you alone.”

“Is that why you kept checking your watch during our walk?” I teased, grinding my hips against him. I could feel him hardening beneath me.

“Guilty. His fingers traced up my spine, leaving goosebumps in their wake. “Though I was also making sure we wouldn’t be late for dinner.”

“Always the practical one,” I murmured, kissing along his jaw.

Alexander’s hands moved to my thighs, squeezing appreciatively. “Someone has to be. Otherwise, we’d never leave the bedroom.”

“Would that be so terrible?” I asked, nipping at his earlobe,

His response was a deep groan as he stood suddenly, lifting me with him. I wrapped my legs around his waist instinctively, clinging to his shoulders. With purposeful strides, he carried me across the suite to the antique dresser against the wall.

“Not terrible at all,” he said, setting me on the polished wood surface. The dresser was the perfect height, bringing us eye to eye. “But then you’d miss all the sights.”

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“I’m quite enjoying the view right now.” I reached for the buttons of his shirt, undoing them one by one.

Alexander chuckled, his hands sliding under my sweater again. “Arms up,” he commanded,

I obeyed, raising my arms so he could pull the sweater over my head. The cool air of the suite kissed my skin, and I shivered slightly. His eyes darkened as they swept over me, taking in the lacy black bra I’d put on that morning.

“Beautiful,” he murmured, his hands coming up to cup my breasts. His thumbs brushed over my nipples through the lace, making them harden instantly. “So fucking beautiful.”

I finished unbuttoning his shirt and pushed it off his shoulders, revealing the sculpted planes of his chest and abs. No matter how many times I’d seen him shirtless, the sight still made my mouth water.

“Look who’s talking,” I said, running my hands over his torso.

Alexander leaned in, capturing my lips again as his hands continued their exploration. He kneaded my breasts, alternating between gentle squeezes and firmer grasps that made me moan into his mouth. His kisses grew more demanding, his tongue tangling with mine in a dance that left me breathless.

“These jeans need to go,” he said against my lips, his fingers finding the button of my pants.