They were almost strangers now.

Still, Leonel didn’t set her down.

He carried her back to the main bedroom, pausing in the long hallway to press her gently against the warm, brick-red wall.

Mindful of her dislike for the cold, his hand supported her back tenderly.

He lowered his head, his lips brushing the base of her ear.

“Do you remember your birthday two years ago? The one where you got drunk and we ended up doing it right here?” he whispered hoarsely.

“I still remember how that felt.

Do you, Alexis?”

“I forgot.

responded quickly, her voice

to remember; those memories were too

night had

was already strained back then, and that night, under the influence, she had succumbed to

used alcohol to coax

of drunken

left

these memories resurfaced, a flush of embarrassment colored her

was strong and

tender she was with him, how she seemed to love his embrace, calling out his name softly, like a plea,

fixed his gaze on

won’t let you forget,” he

you

a moment, Alexis managed

it all,” she said

good and

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255