The CEO's Contractual Wife (Olivia and Ryan) 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.”

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