The CEO's Contractual Wife

Chapter 31

Chapter 31

Olivia

“Can I get up now?” I asked, shifting on his lap.

“Do you want to?” His eyes gleamed with challenge.

No, a traitorous part of me whispered. I wanted to stay right where I was, maybe even rock against him a little more, feel that impressive cock straining toward me…

“Yes,” I lied, forcing myself to sound firm.

Alexander released his hold, allowing me to slide off his lap. The loss of contact left me strangely bereft.

“Shower’s all yours,” he said, leaning back against the headboard with a knowing smirk. “Towels are in the cabinet.”

I rushed to the bathroom, closing the door firmly behind me. Leaning against it, I took several deep breaths, trying to calm my racing heart.

What the hell was wrong with me? One minute, I was annoyed by his arrogance; the next, I was practically melting on his lap. This arrangement was supposed to be business, not… whatever this was.

I turned on the shower, letting the water heat up while I peeled off his t–shirt. My nipples were still hard, and my pussy was embarrassingly wet. All from sitting on his lap for a few minutes.

“Get it together,” I muttered, stepping under the hot spray.

As the water cascaded over me, I tried to think rationally about his offer. Living here would make our charade more convincing. It would eliminate my commute to work. And the penthouse was certainly more luxurious than my cramped apartment.

But it would also mean being around Alexander constantly. Sharing his space, his bed. Dealing with that maddening sexual tension every day.

More importantly, could I handle it without giving in to the desire that flared every

me?

breathing in his scent, I had a sinking feeling I was

on the bathroom door. It swallowed me whole, the

bedroom empty. No sign of Alexander or his knowing

oversized robe tighter around my waist and padded across the plush carpet, leaving damp footprints behind me. The hallway was silent except for the faint sound of a phone conversation coming from somewhere

stood slightly ajar halfway down the corridor–the boutique room from last night. I pushed it open and slipped

gleamed under the recessed lighting, organized by color like a

sets in various sizes.

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drawer contained

I muttered,

brought me here last night instead of giving me his T–shirt to sleep in. He

thought and focused on finding

that looked like they might fit. In another drawer, I found bras still in their packaging.

as if they’d been chosen specifically

voice came from

in the eye with the

my own home?” His

we’re on the subject, why did you make me

crossed over his broad chest. His eyes traveled

I liked seeing you in my clothes. His voice dropped lower. “You looked good wearing something

me.”

rushed to my face. “That’s…

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