Alexander stood close to Sophia, his gaze intense as if he were seeing her for the first time. The anxiety of the past few days dissipated in that moment, and nothing else mattered. He gently cupped her face with his hand.
“I missed you, my love,” he whispered softly before leaning in, capturing her lips gently.
Sophia raised her head tilting it enough for him to deepen the kiss, surrendering herself to the warmth of his embrace. It felt as though the world outside had ceased to exist, leaving just the two of them.
Alexander deepened the kiss, and Sophia melted in his every touch.
Their kisses grew more intense as he guided her toward the bed, without breaking the kiss. The sheets rustled beneath them, and for a while, they let themselves forget everything, including Gerald's looming
