Chapter 28

• With slowness and delicacy, he caressed her back, while holding her in his arms and kissing her, he loved the taste of her mouth, he was dying for that woman he had there next to him, her perfume intoxicated him, her way of responding to that kiss was driving him crazy. Dear Heavens, what had she done to have him so bewildered? How he wished to spend more time with her, a moment alone, however, he shouldn't, he couldn't offer her what she needed, damn it, by then he had already realized the kind of person she was, she wasn't one for a one-night stand, nor had his money impressed her to agree to his indecent requests. It was very difficult for him to admit it, but, in reality, there were still women like that and she was one of them, she was living proof of it. What he was sure of, was that Alessandra D'Santi felt something for him, that was more than confirmed. And him? Did he feel something? Of course he did, he felt it too, although he didn't know exactly what.
• He gently took her face in his hands and subtly bit her lips, savoring her, which caused her an exquisite shiver throughout her body, the kiss was demanding, a mix of sensuality, desire, passion and above all...pleasure, it was clear that both were enjoying it, more than that, their bodies were clamoring for that contact, sparks fluttered around, the adrenaline, the strong connection between them overflowed.
• A sudden touch on the door distracted them and immediately brought them back to reality, completely breaking the magical moment, their eyes sparkled, their breaths were interrupted, Alessandra tried to compose herself and to try to disguise it, she walked over to the armchair where Dominic had placed his things minutes before. He, still disturbed, straightened his tie, wiped off the traces of lipstick and seconds later, opened the door. The beautiful redhead assistant of his partner appeared before his eyes, she looked at him attentively, noticing him flushed and off balance, she glanced at Alessandra and thought she could imagine what had been interrupted, however, she disguised it well and simply informed them that they were expected to leave for the restaurant. After saying that, she left them alone again, neither of them knew how to react, let alone what to say. Alessandra nervously went to the vanity and fixed her lipstick, then, under his watchful gaze, she hurriedly left the office, almost... fleeing. In the reception area, everyone was waiting for them, they were the only ones missing, David Forsythe, half-owner of the empire, seeing the beautiful and curvaceous brunette, was dazzled, he looked her over completely with those eager blue eyes, evidently captivated by her beauty. Dominic, who walked behind her, noticed the interested gaze of his future partner and felt a strange discomfort enveloping him.