Louisa:

I wanted to tell Alex that I wasn't in the mood for games but my words got stuck in my throat. I blinked rapidly to regain my composure because he had certainly taken me by surprise. This was very unexpected.

"Put me down!" I insisted, chewing my lips. I didn't like the intimate contact.

"Not possible, ma'am," he replied coolly.

"The rules–"

"I intend to honor it, but right now you can barely walk. I'm doing you a favor– you're welcome." Alex smirked, looking down at me. "Besides it's my fault, I didn't clean properly, so nope. I'm carrying you like a sweet little bride."

Our gazes locked.

I...