Alex's POV:
After I left the hotel that night, I went back home, got my things, and booked another hotel where I spent the night.
A part of me wished Richard had chased after me that night, I wanted to be chosen by someone, for once in my life. It hurt me that he didn’t, but then I had asked him to leave me be, so he probably thought I needed space.
I couldn’t explain the plethora of euphoria I felt when he kissed me. He held me delicately like a priceless possession he didn’t want to break.
His lips were warm and gentle, I felt my heart flutter as I tasted him. I wanted more, I wanted him, I was willing to take off my clothes so he could have me that instant, and that was what scared me.
I had to leave for both our sakes. My reputation was already going down the drain, I didn’t w
