#Chapter 16 This is a contract marriage

Fiona My vision went blurry, and the black spots blinked in and out of my vision. Every ounce of strength seemed to puddle at my feet, drained and gone. I felt myself swaying, and I could not stop myself from falling. The day had been long and full of adversity. I just wanted to go to bed and rest. As I braced for the fall, a strong arm reached around my waist and pulled me against a rigid body. A body I was familiar with and its sleek heat that ran into me. I reveled in the euphoria of it needing his strength just then. His heat moved through my veins in a tantalizing caress to gather in my womb. The ache in my body gradually lifted. I collapsed into Alexander's hold, allowing all of my weight to be held by him. I was so tired I wanted to crawl up his body and have him carry me to our room. When he brushed my hair and kissed my neck, I wanted to moan in its loveliness. I was confused by Alexander’s behavior the night before and became irritated with him. My body quic