Chapter 39

• With a mix of shame and embarrassment, Alexa found herself practically shuddering. Her hormones were completely out of control when he touched her, and she had no say in the matter. She couldn't give her word that she would never give thought to the opportunity at any point in the future. However, there was one thing that she knew for sure - the only circumstance under which she would agree to go to bed with her husband was if he pleaded with her. Her ultimate longing was for him to be driven to madness, to be ignited with scorching passion and insatiable desire, to the point where a mere touch would push him to the brink of ecstasy.
• Like tonight.
• On the other hand, she had reached a point where she no longer wished to hear any excuses regarding her temper, sleep deprivation, or alcohol consumption. What she craved was an intimate experience filled with unabashed pleasure, where he approached it with a clear mind and his gaze fixed on her. Not thinking about Gabriella. And not thinking about an end to celibacy.