I swallowed. “Stay right here. I’ll get you some water.” I turned toward the door, desperate to put some distance between us. But I’d barely taken three steps when I felt his hand close around my wrist.


    “Olivia…”


    He spun me back toward him and I found myself pressed against his chest, trapped between his body and the leather recliner. Alexander’s face was mere inches from mine.


    “Alexander, you need to let me…


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    But my words were cut off as his mouth crashed down over mine. The first thing I felt was shock. However as his hot lips familiarized themselves with mine, my body began to react.


    For a second, I allowed myself to get lost in the kiss. Even Yve was excited at being touched.


    The kiss deepened, and I could feel myself melting into him, every nerve in my body responding to his touch. And when his hand slid from my cheek down to cup my breast through my silk blouse, my body betrayed me again.


    I felt wetness begin to pool between my thighs. But then, my body’s response to him brought me back to reality.


    This wasn’t Alexander. It was the drug.


    Yve whimpered in protest as I bit down hard on his lower lip. He loosened his grip instantly. I shoved his chest with both hands and jumped to my feet.


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    I swiped at my lips aggressively. “You have to go to the hospital. You‘ re not okay.”


    He didn’t look fazed at all. “No, Olivia. It’s too far. With the way I feel, I might just have a seizure in the car. Don’t you think that would be problematic?”


    I blinked at him. The wordsing out of his mouth didn’t match his tone or facial expression. But I didn’t know what to do. So, I began searching for Alexander’s phone, which I found on the nightstand. I quickly dialed Gai’s number, but he didn’t pick up.


    After the fourth try, I gave up.


    I wracked my brain. Alexander was hunched over, staring at the floor nkly. If I didn’t do something soon, he might just have that seizure right in this room.


    And then a lightbulb lit up in my head.


    I rushed to the bathroom and began filling the tub with ice cold water. When I returned, Alexander was about to copse into his bed.


    “Hey, you can go back to sleep in a minute. But first, you need to soak in the tub.”


    “Leave me alone.”


    I blinked. Alexander was pouting and looking at me like a stubborn five–year–old. I had to coax, cajole and make empty promises that involved more strawberry short cake. And finally, he followed me into


    the bathroom.


    I tried not to look as he stripped and climbed into the tub. Still, I caught a sh of perfectly shaped butt before she slipped in.


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    He sighed and leaned back. “I bet you feel great right now. You saved me from impending doom.”


    “Of course I do. And it wasn’t easy. I went to great lengths to make sure you were okay.”


    “Really? Then I guess you deserve an award.”


    Oh, definitely.


    *Olivia*


    After an hour had passed and the water started growing warm, I ran downstairs to gather some ice cubes. I crouched beside the tub, and began dropping them into the water. Alexander didn’t even move as I performed the task.


    “Olivia… I think…”


    “You’re not thinking clearly. Less thinking and more soaking.”


    He groaned. “The drug’s wearing off.” He gripped the edge of the tub and made to climb out. “My strength is returning, I can feel it.”


    I ced a firm hand on his shoulder and pushed him back down. “That’s exactly when the rebound effect is strongest. You should listen to me.”


    “Why? Do you even know what you’re doing? How is soaking myself in ice water supposed to help me?”


    “Just sit still. You’ll feel better in a second.”


    “I don’t have much of a choice, do I?”


    I smiled triumphantly. It was nice to be in charge for once. “Exactly.”


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    But my victory was short–lived, as the world soon exploded into chaos.


    Alexander’s hand shot out, and in a sh, he had locked his fingers around my wrist. He yanked me forward with so much force that I tumbled headfirst into the tub.


    “ALEXANDER!” I shrieked, surfacing and gasping as my clothes instantly soaked through and clung to my skin. Damn it. This was one of my favorite pajamas. And the worst part? The water was so cold that my entire body went numb, sending me into temporary paralysis.


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