Chapter 90

Samantha noticed the chill in Alexander's deep gaze and said, "Alexander, it's stuffy in here. Let's go outside and take a walk." Alexander didn't say a word, but he held her hand and led her out. In a shadowed corner, a pair of jealous eyes had been watching them intently. They walked until they reached the garden. There, Samantha finally pulled her arm free. The trees cast long, wavy shadows under the moonlight, and the cool mountain breeze rustled around them. Neither of them spoke, and the silence quickly grew awkward. Samantha bit her lip. "Alexander, I..." Before she could finish, Alexander suddenly pulled her into his arms, hugging her so tightly she almost couldn't breathe. "Hey—" She struggled a little, looking up, but he silenced her with a kiss. His lips crashed down on hers, hot and intense, not giving her a second to catch her breath. Eventually, she gave up resisting and slowly closed her eyes. By the time the kiss finally ended, he was gently running his fingers through