#Chapter248

My face must visibly drop, insides lurching and breathing gets laboured at his suggestion as his smile fades and he looks instantly apologetic.

“I know, I know. I’m pushing and not giving you space. This is harder than I thought it would be. I just want … you.” Alexi looks defeated, back to that boyish weirdness I’m nowhere near being used to, and I shake my head at him. Instantly feeling all kinds of horrible and guilty, even though I have done nothing wrong.

“I don’t think it’s a good idea. Not yet anyway. I just want to get my cocoa and sleep in there.” I nod towards my...