She takes a deep breath, her eyes darting around the room before meeting mine. "I'm just... worried," she admits, her voice tinged with vulnerability. "About my father finding out, about what others might say."

I nod, understanding the weight of her concerns. We both know the complications that lie ahead, the potential obstacles we must face. But, all I want is to protect her, to shield her from the judgment and the prying eyes.

"We'll be careful," I assure her, reaching to take her hand in mine. "We'll keep our relationship discreet, hidden from the curious gazes of the world. Our love is ours to cherish, ours to protect."

She gazes at me, a mixture of gratitude and trepidation etched across her features. "I trust you," she whispers, her voice barely above a breath. "But it's not just about us. It's about the people around us, their perceptions."

I lean in closer, and my voice fills with determination. "I know it won't be easy," I say, my tone unwavering. "But our connection is worth fighting for. We'll take it one step at a time, and when the time is right, we'll face the world together."

Her gaze softens, her hand tightening in mine. "I believe in us," she says, a flicker of hope shining in her eyes. Then she shakes her head. “Let’s not think about all of that.” She wraps her arms around my neck after turning fully around to face me. “I love you, Alexander Graves. That’s all that matters.”

I don’t know who grabs who first, but we’re kissing, our arms wrapped tightly around each other, and somehow, this kiss is even better than the last. I yank off her t-shirt and her jeans, followed by her underwear, leaving her completely naked before me.

When I raise a hand to touch her skin, I feel her shiver against me in delight. My fingers fall to graze her stiff nipples, she releases a moan, and I immediately lose my self-control.

I grab her with impressive speed and pull her naked body into my arms, yanking her into my lap once again. I take her mouth in mine and suck on her lips while our tongues wrestle for dominance.

Slowly, my hands trail her upper body and settle on her breasts. Gently I squeeze both just as my mouth peppers kisses along her neck. She quivers, moaning loudly as my mouth descends on her nipple. Never before have I felt this way with any woman, not even Tianna, whom I once loved.

Although everything is happening so fast, I remain gentle with her and take my time caressing her body, learning every inch of it. I am just as eager to pleasure her as much as I am pleasured, if not more.

I pick her up and rise from the couch with her thighs wrapped around me. I carry her towards her bedroom. Once we’re in there, I place her feet gently on the floor and drop a kiss on her forehead before proceeding to pull off my own clothes and underwear.

I guide her to the perfectly laid bed and help her lie on it before going ahead to lie beside her. “I love you beyond words could possibly explain, Blair. You own my heart.” I whisper into her ear as I begin to trail my mouth across her skin once again, driving her crazy with pleasure.

“Alex…” she says, looking at me with eyes that convey everything she wants to say but is too overwhelmed. She flutters her eyelashes bashfully at me as she squeezes her thighs against my strong ones. Her nails scrape at my shoulders as she elevates her hips slightly to meet my crotch with hers.

I gasp loudly with her movement, and she begins to rock against me, causing my member to slide against her slick heat.

I gasped when she reached impatiently between us and grabbed me, placing me at her entrance. I instantly understand her needs, and I lift her thighs even higher before plunging into her, my earlier gentleness discarded.

Her thighs clench as her nails rake at my shoulders even more while her other hand grips my arm for support. When I hesitate, worried that I might have hurt her, she rocks wildly against me. Her way of letting me know that she doesn’t want me to hold back.

At first, I thrust slowly, one at a time, but when her folds tighten against me, and she screams for me to go harder, I quicken my pace, neither of us caring that anybody could hear us.

A few more thrusts and a bite on the tip of her breast cause her to trash wildly against me. I grit my teeth as I watch her surrender to me and watch her throw her head back with her eyes rolling back before coming apart in my arms.

I thrust even faster, and a few seconds later, I stiffened, followed by a heavy sigh and a whisper of her name just as I climaxed.

I roll off her, gathering her in my arms because I can’t stand not touching her for even a second.

Chapter twenty-three

The Press Conference-Blair

Every fiber of my being resonates with a newfound sense of joy and contentment as I revel in the blissful embrace of my blossoming relationship with Alex. The barriers that once separated us have crumbled, leaving room for love to flourish and happiness to take hold.

In the gentle glow of morning sunlight, seated at my desk, I find myself lost in a moment of reflection, gratitude flooding my heart. The love I share with Alex transcends the confines of our professional lives, elevating us to a realm where two souls intertwine.

As I sip my coffee, the aroma mingling with the warmth that emanates from within, I can't help but smile at the thought of his touch, his loving words, and the way his gaze lingers on me with a tenderness that melts my heart.

Even now, as he holds a conversation with one of my colleagues on the other side of the room, his eyes have strayed toward me several times.

Each day brings a new adventure, a chance to explore the depths of our connection. We revel in stolen glances, secret touches that ignite a spark, and moments of intimacy that leave us breathless.

It's a dance of emotions, an intricate melody played between two hearts that have found solace in one another.

Gone are the doubts and fears that once plagued me. In their place, a deep-rooted trust and an unwavering belief that we are meant to navigate this journey together. The age gap that once stood as an obstacle has faded into insignificance, overshadowed by the strength of our love.