Elise could not think, as the world narrowed to the warmth of his body. Alejandro pressed kisses along her chest, her stomach, and further down until she cried out beneath him. Just as her world began to spin out of control, Alejandro abruptly pulled back. “Damn it,” he growled, raking a hand through his damp hair. Elise blinked up at him, breathless and relieved as he stood abruptly and backed away from the bed as if he had burned himself. What the hell was he doing? Alejandro stumbled back toward the balcony, shoving a hand into his pocket and pulling out a cigarette and lighter. It had barely taken a puff from it when a voice called his attention. “Sir?” Alejandro stiffened for a moment as Lucas appeared at the doorway, his eyes flicking from Alejandro to the cigarette in his han

