Chapter 138

Emily frowned as Alex appeared at her door.

"Isn't it too early?" she asked.

He grinned, stepping inside as she closed the door behind him.

"Too early to visit the woman who holds my heart? I think not," he quipped.

"And who might that be?" She challenged, her tone demanding.

"Do I need to remind you what you mean to me?" He moved closer, leaving just a sliver of space between them.

His voice dropped to a whisper that made her knees weak.

"Or perhaps you'd like to tell me what you think you are to me?"

As he leaned in, his lips nearing hers, she caught herself. She stepped back, determined not to give in to her feelings so easily.

His silent chuckle and knowing smirk showed he was not deterred.

He placed two bags on the nearby table, containing gifts he had brought for her.

"What are those?" She inquisitively asked him.

"Feel free to take a look," he said, his smile radiant as he made himself comfortable on the bed.

She pulled out a red gown from one of the bags. It was clear he

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