That relentless mouth was finally silenced just as he wished.
He hadn't expected it to be this soft.
Lily froze, her whole body stiff as she stared at him in shock, her wide eyes blank with disbelief. The sharp, sarcastic edge from earlier had vanished, leaving her looking unexpectedly obedient.
Alexander's mind was screaming at him, reminding him how absurd this was. And yet, her lips were incredibly soft, making it hard for him to let go.
"Lily, you can't talk to me like that," he murmured.
As if punishing her, he bit down on her lower lip—not too hard, but just enough to make his point. Or maybe... it was more of a press than a bite.
Even so, he eventually let go, leaving Lily completely stunned.
For some reason, he felt a little guilty, his usual composed demeanor cracking as te
