Chapter 61: Desires
(Charlotte's POV)
The bitter edge of the blood wine still tingled on my tongue as I clung lazily to Alexander’s neck. My muscles felt warm and loose, matched only by the strange lightness in my chest. "Too upset to cook tonight," I murmured against his shoulder, the soft words slurring in my tipsy state.
Mia stood nearby, watching the scene unfold with an amused twist to her lips. Her eyes darted between Alexander, who exuded his usual commanding presence, and me, a drunken bundle draped in his arms. I could almost hear the commentary running through her mind, though she refrained from making any comments aloud for once—a rare victory.
Alexander didn’t seem fazed by her scrutiny. His strong arms shifted me higher against his chest as he moved toward his sleek bl
