The Stripper's Mafia Alpha

CH. 4 - Office Romance

Chapter Four .

Xenarya’s Point Of View .

The days following that intense make-out session with my boss, Alexandros McLaren, had been filled with an awkward tension . We both tried our best to act as if nothing had happened, but the lingering desire between us was palpable . Today, however, it felt different . The attraction seemed to run even deeper, coursing through my veins like an electric current .

I sat at my desk, nervously tapping my fingers on the polished surface as I tried to focus on my work but I was unable to shake the vivid memory of our passionate encounter . The scent of his cologne still hung in the air, mingling with the faint hint of vanilla from my favorited candle . Alexandros McLaren, my enigmatic boss, had consumed my every thought .

His dirty blond hair fell effortlessly, framing his chiselled jawline, and his piercing green eyes held a depth that beckoned me into their depths . Everything about him just haunted my thoughts, making it impossible for me to concentrate . The air in the office felt charged with an unspoken tension, and we both tried to act like nothing had happened between us .

The unspoken tension between us was palpable, an electric current that crackled in the office air . We both tried to go about our work as if nothing had happened, but there was an undeniable shift, a newfound awareness that lingered between us .

As the workday neared its end, I was surprised when Alexandros walked into my office carrying a plate of delicious lamington cakes adorned with a single lit candle . I couldn’t help but notice how he got me lamingtons of all things , my favorited treat and obsession . I couldn’t help but blush at the thought of him paying so much attention to my likes and in this case obsession . Lamington cake is honestly the best thing about Australia and that is a fact I am not willing to argue about so anyone who disagrees can argue with their delusion . I also noticed that he also held a bottle of red wine, clearly intending to celebrate my birthday, which I had completely forgotten . His thoughtful gesture caught me off guard, and my heart skipped a beat .

A charming smile tugged at Alexandros’s lips as he approached my desk . “Happy birthday, Miss Reid,” he said, his voice smooth and velvety, like melted chocolate . His dirty blond hair fell in perfect disarray, framing his face, while his soul-piercing green eyes held a magnetic intensity . His amazing jawline only added to his irresistible charm .

My cheeks flushed with a mix of delight and embarrassment . “Thank you, Mr . McLaren . I can’t believe I forgot . You really didn’t have to do this .”

He chuckled softly, the sound sending a shiver down my spine . “Well, luckily, my memory serves me well . It’s not every day my favorited employee celebrates her birthday and call me Alexandros, please . It’s my pleasure to celebrate your special day .” I blushed, feeling a mixture of excitement and nerves .

Favourite employee? The words echoed in my mind, igniting a whirlwind of emotions within me . Was there something more between us? I couldn’t deny the attraction that simmered beneath the surface, the stolen glances and lingering touches that spoke volumes . The boundaries blurred, and I found myself yearning for his presence, for the forbidden desires that danced on the edge of my consciousness .

We engaged in light-hearted conversation, the air between us crackling with electricity . The playful banter gradually turned into something more intense, both of us flirting shamelessly . Laughter mingling with the air, as the flirtatious undertones escalated . Our dialogue danced with innuendos, teasing each other playfully . Each word exchanged fuelled my desire for him, making me ache to kiss him again, to feel his touch, to hold him in my arms . My mind became a battleground of desires, my thoughts consumed by the need to kiss him again, to hold him in my arms . And from the way Alexandros looked at me, his gaze filled with raw desire, I could tell he shared the same longing .

Deciding to tap into my alter ego a bit I sent him a light smile and said “ You know, Alexandros, I never thought working in this office could be so electrifying , I could cut this tension with a butter knife “

His grin said it all as he responded without removing his eyes from me “ Oh, Xenarya, it’s not just the office that’s electrifying . It’s the chemistry between us ,”

A light giggle left my lips as I decided to play along “Chemistry, huh? I must say, you’ve always been good with elements . But I think it’s more than chemistry . There’s a certain spark that’s undeniable “

Alexandros leaned in closer as his words sent shivers down my spine finally making me take our situation a bit more seriously . “I couldn’t agree more . It’s like the air around us crackles whenever we’re together . It’s intoxicating isn’t it ?”

Tilting my head I looked back at him trying to see exactly where this conversation was going “ Intoxicating is the right word . I find myself getting lost in our conversations, in those lingering glances . It’s like we’re flirting shamelessly . Are we flirting shamelessly right now Mr McLaren?”

His smirk said it all ”Shamelessly? Well, who can resist when you tease me with those innuendos?”

Playfully batting my eyelashes and my voice lowered I responded “Oh, I’m just mirroring your flirty remarks . You started it, boss .”

Alexandros chuckled at how dramatic I was being before answering me like the Playboy he was . “ Guilty as charged . But I must say, Xenarya, your laughter, mixed with those flirtatious undertones, has a way of making my heart race,”

Deciding to be as honest as he was I softly came clean to him “ Alexandros, each word we exchange fuels this desire inside me . I ache to kiss you again, to feel your touch, to hold you in my arms .”

Alexandros leaned in even closer to me as he whispered “Xenarya, you have no idea how much I long for the same . Your presence, your voice—it drives me wild . I can’t help but imagine the taste of your lips,”

I don’t even know what came over me but whatever it was had clouded my judgment “Alexandros, this desire has turned my mind into a battlefield . Thoughts of kissing you consume me, of holding you close . I can’t help but yearn for more,”

Gazing deeply into my eyes ,he caressed my cheek and spoke with so much raw emotion “The feeling is mutual, Xenarya . Your longing is reflected in your eyes, and it matches mine perfectly . I want you, and I can’t deny it any longer .”

Whispering in both yearning and embarrassment I swallowed my pride and spoke out of weakness “Then don’t deny it, Alexandros . Let’s give in to this undeniable connection . Let’s explore what lies beyond our desires,”

Alexandros leaned in, his voice filled with longing “Xenarya, I want nothing more than to surrender to this passion . Let’s take that leap together .”

Unable to resist the magnetic pull any longer, Alexandros closed the distance between us . His eyes, filled with a hunger that mirrored my own, bore into mine, and he leaned in, his lips mere inches from mine . My heart thundered in my chest as I felt his warm breath against my skin .

A low growl escaped his lips, sending a delicious shiver through my entire being . The world around us faded into a blur as our mouths met, melding together in a passionate embrace . His kiss was a tempest, sweeping me away in a storm of desire and longing . It was a dance of tongues and tangled breaths, a dance that erased all reason and left only raw, primal need in its wake .

His hands roamed my body, leaving a trail of fire in their wake . They caressed the curve of my waist, traced the delicate line of my jaw, and tangled themselves in my hair . Every touch, every stroke ignited a fire within me, a burning hunger that threatened to consume us both .

As the heat intensified, his strong firm hand ventured higher, slowly inching up my thigh . My skin tingled with anticipation, my body alive with anticipation . His fingers brushed against the silk fabric of my underwear, finding the moistness that betrayed my desire . Pleasure surged through me, threatening to overwhelm my senses, but amidst the intoxication, a voice of reason whispered in the back of my mind .

But in the midst of our heated embrace, a sudden realization snapped me back to reality . Reluctantly, I pushed him away, my voice trembling with both desire and reason .

“We can’t do this,” I murmured, my voice laced with longing . “It will only complicate things . We need to keep it professional .”

I knew the consequences of indulging in this forbidden attraction . The walls had ears ,people would talk, and I didn’t want to be another conquest for Alexandros, the notorious playboy .

He looked at me, his eyes filled with a mix of disappointment and understanding . “You’re right, Xenarya . We should keep it professional . It’s not the right time or place .”

I couldn’t help but wonder how many other women he had been with, how many hearts he had broken . I didn’t want to be just another conquest, a name on his long list of lovers . So, with a heavy sigh, I made the difficult decision to prioritize my own heart and well-being .

The forbidden desires that had sparked between us had been temporarily extinguished, but I knew deep down that the embers still smouldered, waiting for the right moment to reignite .

With a heavy sigh, Alexandros agreed to leave, and I finally exhaled, feeling a mix of relief and frustration . I reached for a piece of lamington cake , stuffed it into my mouth, savouring the sweet taste with its sweetness, a bittersweet reminder of the complexity of our relationship .

Just as I took another bite, savouring the sweet taste that filled my mouth . Lost in my thoughts, I pondered the secret part-time job I held at a strip club . Would Alexandros think less of me if he found out? The mere idea sent my mind spinning .

The door to my office suddenly swung open . Bella, my friend and confidante, burst in with a mischievous grin as she placed a gift bag on my table and grabbed some cake .

“Happy birthday, Xena!” Bella exclaimed, her eyes twinkling mischievously . “I was going to come by earlier but I saw the boss man enter and I definitely did not want to disturb . Don’t think I didn’t notice those googly eyes you give our heartthrob of a boss .”

I blushed furiously, my mouth full of cake, unable to form a coherent response . Bella’s teasing only served as a reminder of the secret I kept hidden even from her —the fact that I worked part-time as a stripper . I had never shared this part of my life with anyone at the office, especially not Alexandros . Feeling exposed under Bella’s teasing gaze I coyly answered her “Oh, please . It’s nothing . We’re just colleagues .”

Bella smirked knowingly but dropped the subject, wishing me well before leaving my office to run back to the finance department . Alone once again, my mind drifted back to the strip club, contemplating the offer Alpha Zeus, my other boss, had made during my last shift . Should I take my career there to the next level? The details of his proposition remained a mystery, an enticing secret kept locked away in the recesses of my mind .

Just as I settled into my thoughts, contemplating the potential path before me , my office door swung open once again . I assumed it was Bella returning . But instead, Alexandros strode into the room with purpose, his gaze fixed on me . Before I could react, he closed the distance between us . In a single fluid motion, he pushed me against the wall, his lips crashing against mine in a passionate, possessive kiss with his touch filled with a raw desperation .

My body responded instinctively, melting into his embrace . The world around us faded away, leaving only the heat of his touch and the intoxicating taste of his kiss . He gently pulled away, his forehead resting against mine . Alexandros apologized, his voice filled with raw emotion . “I’m sorry, Xenarya . I just… I needed to do that .”

Out of instinct I pulled him closer to me and crashed my lips against his in yet another passionate kiss . My mind whirled with a mixture of surprise and desire as our lips moved together in a dance of longing . Alexandros gently broke the kiss, his forehead resting against mine . His beautiful green eyes locked onto mine, searching for something . And then, in a flicker of recognition, shock crossed his features . He pulled me closer, maintaining the intensity of his gaze, his voice filled with a potent mix of awe and recognition before whispering a single word that weirdly sent my world spiralling—mate .

Confusion and shock raced through my veins as his words reverberated within me . What did he mean by that? Before I could voice my thoughts, Alexandros pulled me closer, his eyes locking onto mine with an intensity I had never witnessed before .

The world around us faded Into insignificance as his voice, laden with emotion, escaped his lips . “Xenarya, I need you .”

And in that moment, uncertainty and desire collided within me, unravelling a path I never anticipated, as I stood face to face with the possibility of a destiny intertwined with my forbidden desires .