The CEO's Contractual Wife

Lunch was a seafood feast, featuring fresh grilled fish, shrimp skewers, and an array of tropical fruits and vegetables. We ate in companionable silence for a few minutes before Alexander spoke.

“So, what would you like to do this afternoon? We could explore the island, go snorkeling, or…” he paused meaningfully, “stay

in.”

“Exploring sounds nice,” I said quickly, not trusting myself to be alone in the house with him.

“Exploring it is.” He didn’t look disappointed. If anything, his smile suggested he was enjoying the chase.

After lunch, Alexander gave me a tour of the island, showing me hidden coves and pristine beaches accessible only on foot. The property was massive, with trails winding through lush tropical forest and along dramatic cliffs.

By late afternoon, we’d made our way back to the main house, where Miguel had prepared dinner to be served at sunset. The meal was spectacular, lobster and filet mignon, paired with expensive wines that Alexander insisted I try.

“To us,” he said, raising his glass. “And our unconventional marriage.”

I clinked my glass against his. “Unconventional indeed.”

As the sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in brilliant oranges and pinks, Alexander suggested we move to the outdoor lounge area where plush couches surrounded a fire pit.

“This is ridiculous,” I said as we settled onto a couch. “Who needs a fire pit on a tropical island?”

“It gets cooler at night than you’d expect,” he replied, pouring us each a glass of aged scotch. “Besides, there’s something primal about fire. It brings people together.”

I took a sip of the scotch, wincing slightly at the burn. “This is expensive, isn’t it?”

“Very. Twenty–five–year–old Macallan.”

is.” I took another sip, appreciating the complex flavors more this time. “So what’s the

his arm along the back of the couch behind me. “We get back

this

Alexander asked, his fingers brushing against my shoulder where his arm rested behind

rest of my drink in one gulp. The alcohol burned, but

get this little crease right here when you’re thinking hard.” His finger traced a line between my eyebrows, and I had to

enjoying the expensive scotch,” I

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couch back to cup my cheek. “Or maybe

don’t know what

wet when I kissed you.” His

delusional,” I whispered, but my voice came out breathless

why are your

My body was betraying me completely, responding to his proximity like I was

warm,” I

mine before I

tongue swept into my mouth, tasting of expensive scotch and something uniquely him. I melted against him, my

murmured against my lips.

breast through the sundress, his thumb brushing over my peaked nipple. I arched into his

responsive,” he said, squeezing my breast harder. “I

as he pinched my nipple through