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    Duke’s face fell, but he quickly recovered with another mischievous smile. “Fine. But promise me you’ll bothe back soon.”


    After a lengthy goodbye, the Alpha and his secretary were finally on their way back to New York. Olivia was so exhausted that the moment she settled into her seat, she slipped into a dreamless sleep.


    Alexander, who had been watching her every move, saw the moment her eyes drifted shut. He rose quietly from his seat, careful not to disturb her. He retrieved a cashmere nket from the overhead


    As he gently draped the nket across her shoulders, his fingers identally brushed against her cheek. The contact was brief, but it was enough to remind him of the feel of her lips on his.


    And now, staring at her sleeping face with that tempting thought in his head, all he could think about was tasting her again.


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    Alexander was conflicted. If he leaned down even by a fraction, his lips would make contact with hers. The desire to kiss her tugged at him, and he fought within himself for the next couple of minutes.


    It took all of his strength, and that of his wolf to restrain himself from closing that final distance. He clenched his jaw as he forced himself to retreat and go back to his chair. He immediately reached for the ss of ice water nearby to calm his nerves, and well… desires.


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    What Alexander didn’t know was that Olivia had been conscious


    through every agonizing second of his approach. She had managed to keep her body perfectly still, to keep her breathing steady enough to maintain the facade. But inside, she was anything but calm.


    The moment she sensed him near her, her heart had begun hammering against her ribs with such force she feared he might hear it.


    Just do it! Don’t torture me like this!


    When Alexander finally retreated, a wave of relief washed over her, immediately followed by an unexpected sense of concern. The Alpha had been acting normal earlier that Olivia had forgotten he’d been drugged.


    And now, with this repeat offense, she couldn’t help but wonder when the effects of the drugs wouldpletely wear off.


    As she felt the aircraft begin to slow, she realized it was time for her performance to begin. With a deep breath, she opened her eyelids slowly, blinking as if she just emerged from a deep sleep.


    “Mmm,” she murmured softly, stretching her arms above her head in what she hoped appeared to be a natural awakening. “Are we in New York already? I must have beenpletely out. I’m such a heavy sleeper once I getfortable.”


    The ne door opened, and Mike appeared at the entrance. His face broke into a grin at the sight of them. “How was the flight?” he asked as they made their way down the stairs.


    “Oh, it was fine. Quite peaceful, actually. I slept most of the way.” Olivia avoided making eye contact with Alexander.


    They soon jumped into the ck SUV as Mike drove them back home. When they finally arrived at Alexander’s building, they found Ava


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    pacing anxiously near the entrance. Her face lit up the moment she spotted them.


    Ava rushed at her best friend, before she’d even gotten a chance to climb down the vehicle. “Olivia! Thank goodness you’re back. I have something really important to tell you, something that couldn’t wait.”


    Mike stepped forward at the moment and interrupted the reunion. “Actually, perfect timing! I just ordered some of those expensive ravioli from Alexander’s favorite restaurant. Why don’t we all head upstairs and make it a proper wee–back dinner?”


    Both women’s expressions brightened at the suggestion. “That sounds wonderful, Mike. Thank you.”


    Ava nodded eagerly. “Count me in! But Olivia, we really do need to talk,” she added in a low voice, shooting a meaningful nce at her friend.


    The four of them made their way upstairs together and headed straight to the dining room for the promise of good food.


    Alexander surveyed his te for a moment, then began transferring several of his ravioli onto Olivia’s te without a word.


    Ava immediately pointed her fork usingly at Alexander. “Hey, that’s not fair!”


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