#Chapter 124: Spoiled

Ella POV Alexander knew exactly what he was doing to me—the closeness of his body, the heat radiating from his workout, and the effortless way he carried himself. There was no way my reaction was unexpected, and I refused to let him see just how much he was affecting me. Without overthinking, I placed both of my hands against his chest. The contact drew a startled sound from him, and for a moment, a heated look flickered in his eyes. My pulse raced, but before I could give in to the pull between us, I shoved hard, sending him splashing backward into the water. What I didn’t anticipate was his lightning-fast reflexes. His hands shot out, grabbing my waist as he fell, and I let out a yelp of surprise as we both plunged into the pool. When I resurfaced, water streaming down my face, I couldn’t stop the helpless giggles that bubbled up. Alexander didn’t let me enjoy the moment for long. He reached for my leg and tugged, sending me crashing back under the