MTLNOVEL Chapter 44: Losing Control
Alexander clenched his jaw, forcing himself to turn his gaze away.
Joanne's drenched clothes clung to her curves, testing every ounce of his control.
He kept his focus on the water, pouring it over her to help cool the drug's effects.
But no matter how much water he poured, the fire between them only grew stronger.
Then, before he could react—
Joanne moved.
Fast.
She launched herself into his arms, pressing her lips against his.
Shock slammed into him.
His body went rigid.
Joanne's lips were soft, desperately searching for relief.
Her small hands tangled in his wet shirt, pulling him closer.
For a moment, his mind went blank.
But then—she started slipping.
Her knees buckled, her body losing strength.
Instinct took over.
Alexander tightened his grip on her waist, pulling her against him.
And just like that—
He was kissing her back.
Deep.
Slow.
Possessive.
His hand slid to the back of her neck, tilting her head to deepen the kiss.
Joanne sighed against his lips, molding into him.
The heat between them was intoxicating.
For the first time in years, Alexander felt himself losing control.
But then—reality hit him.
Joanne was not in her right mind.
She wasn't kissing him because she wanted to.
It was the damn drug.
With a sharp inhale, he forced himself to pull away.
Their breaths were ragged.
Their bodies still pressed together.
Joanne's dazed eyes stared up at him, lips swollen from their kiss.
Alexander's fingers curled into fists.
Damn it.
He had to get out of there.
Without another word, he lifted her into his arms and carried her back to the room.
He gently placed her on the bed, pulling the covers over her.
Then, without looking back, he strode out of the room.
His voice was tight as he called for the maids.
"Get in there and change her into something comfortable."
The maids hurried past him, entering the room.
Alexander stood in the hallway, his heart pounding.
His fingers brushed his lips, still tingling from her taste.
What the hell was she doing to him?
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