Chapter 91
His words had the opposite effect. | was sure my entire face was bright red in embarrassment.
Desperate to retain ssemblance of dignity and composure, | circled around behind him. Alexander didn’t
have to see the
embarrassment written all over my face.
| 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, | said to myself as | laid
out all the medical supplies | needed.
“You know, | 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 onfrom the back there, Olivia?”
| gritted my teeth, choosing to ignore him.
My fingers found the neckline of his robe, and | 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.
| had to agree, even though I'd never admit it out loud. His
physique was truly a sight to behold. But again, | couldn’t entertain such thoughts.
The bed dipped as | knelt beside him. | got to work immediately, unwrapping the old bandage around his waist. |
cleared my
throat every t| had to wrap my arms around him to get to the bandage, but thankfully Alexander didn’t make
any more comments.
He just letwork.
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The wound was already healing, but it still needed scare. |
dipped a cotton swab into the ointment. “This might sting.”
Alexander nodded. | applied it carefully and watched as it
dissolved into the wound. However, it was wet and sticky,
stubbornly refusing to dry properly.
Without thinking, | leaned closer and blew softly across the
area. The moment my lips parted, Yve went absolutely wild.
That was when | realized what I'd done.
Alexander's entire body went stiff. | watched as the muscles across his back followed suit, shifting into a tense
posture. For a split second, | thought he was in pain, but when he said nothing,
I continued.
| reached for a fresh bandage and prepared to wrap the treated wound. | began leaning forward, about to place
the bandage over the wound, when Alexander spoke.
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“Stop.”
| froze, bandage hanging loosely inches away from his skin.
“I can handle the rest myself” The initial amusement in his tone
was gone. His voice was low, rough, cold even. Yve sensed that
his breathing had changed, growing sharper by every lift of his
chest. “You can go.””
| frowned. | was terribly confused. What did | do wrong? I'd
been so gentle with his wound. | replayed each moment, trying
to figure out the misstep that caused this sudden change.
However, the more | thought about it, the more irritated I felt.
| call the way here to help him at this hour, and he was
treatinglike I'd done something wrong.
Alexander seemed to sense my irritation because his posture
softened slightly. He turned his head to look at me.
“Go to the kitchen.” He'd also abandoned the edge in his voice.
“Getsomething to eat.
I slid off the bed as instructed, with more force than was
necessary.
But as | tried to stand, a sharp pain
shot through my legs. My kness felt
complies lsd moment |
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The floor met my knees with horrifying speed.
*Olivia*
“Olivia?” Alexander asked. His voice went up an octave,
indicating pure shock. “Are you... are you trying to ask for a raise?”
Heat spread through my cheek once again as | realized that my current position looked like I'd dropped to my
knees to beg for something.
all |
“My knees... it's completely numb,” |
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wanted was to disappear from that room.
| pressed my palms against the floor and pushed myself up. As |
stood, | began massaging my knees, projecting the rage I felt
onto the movements of my hands.
The laugh that bubbled up behindinfuriatedeven more,
and | poured it out on my knees. Even as | stalked toward the
kitchen, | could still hear him laughing. | yanked the
refrigerator door open with more force than was necessary.
Another innocent thing I'd transferred my aggression on.
It was him. He managed to get under
my skin at the most inopportune.
times. And it wasbfusdtnehings he
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