A novel of passion's flame chapter 12
I want to taste it from somewhere else.
ALEXANDER'S POV
As I held Nora in my arms,I could feel her body still trembling. I tightened my grip trying to reassure her that everything would be okay.
I could feel her tears wetting my suit but I didn't care,All I wanted was to hold her. The thought of her going through this alone without anyone to comfort her made my blood boil.
But as I held her,I realized that I was feeling something more than concern,I was feeling a sense of protectiveness that I haven't felt before.
It scared me but at the same time, it felt right. Like I was meant to be here for her,To protect her from any harm.
As Nora's breathing slowed down and her body relaxed in my arms,I gently pulled back to look at her. Her eyes were red and her face was wet with tears.
But even with all that, She was still the most beautiful woman I had ever laid my eyes on.
"How do you feel now?"I asked, staring at her with concern.
"Better,Thank you"Her voice trembled as she spoke, She didn't look at me when she said that....Was she embarrassed by what happened?
"I'm sorry....I didn't mean to_I'm sorry about what happened...I didn't mean to hug you...."
"There's no need to apologise Nora_Its okay...Need a glass of water?, Let me get you water"Standing up,I went to get her the glass of water and returned back to her, Gently pushing it up against her lips.
She took a long sip from the glass and after she was done,I set the glass aside , staring at her again.
She looked tired and exhausted.
I heard a knock against the door,I knew it was Dimitri, my secretary. "Come in!"
He stepped in,His eyes staring at us for a moment. "What took you so long?"
"I'm sorry sir,The restaurant was filled and...."
"I don't need your excuses"I interrupted. "Just bring the food and get out"
Nora's eyes stared at me for a moment when I said that she she looked away slowly.
Did I say something wrong?
Dimitri dropped off the food and hesitated clearly wanting to say something. "What is it Dimitri? I asked you to leave, Didn't I?"
"But Sir I need to talk to you, it's very important"He protested.
"About the meeting?"I asked and he nodded. "Reschedule,I am busy"I said to him in dismissal tone.
He stared at me in Shock. "But Sir...."
"Say one more word and you're fired"I warned,my tone firm.
He closed his mouth immediately and nodded.
"Sorry sir, I'll take my leave now"He walked out and my attention went back to Nora who was looking at me with Surprise and confusion.
"You didn't have to reschedule your meeting cuz of me"She said,her voice barely a whisper.
"It wasn't important...."I replied,My eyes locking onto hers. "You're the most important thing right now"
Her eyes widened in surprise and she blushed. "I-I don't know how to respond to that"she stammered avoiding my eyes.
"You don't have to,Eat your food before it gets cold" I said gently, walking to my desk.
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NORA'S P.O.V
As I took slow bites of my toast,I couldn't help but feel self conscious Alexander's intense gaze. His eyes never left mine and I felt a flutter of nervousness against my chest.
The flavors of the taste danced on my tongue and I let out a soft moan in delight. Omg, This tastes so good.
"Alexander you have to try this"I said, eyes instinctively found his.
But instead of responding,He gazed at me with an intensity that made my heart skip a beat. His darkened eyes were fixed on my mouth and I felt my cheeks heat up, wondering if there were any crumbs on my lips.
"Uhm....Are you alright?"I asked, my voice barely above a whisper as I watched his gaze leave my lips.
"I'm good"He replied, his voice low and husky, Sending a shiver down my spine. "But you're really distracting me right now"He added,his voice was hourse and my brows ached in confusion.
"I'm sorry Alexander"I apologized immediately,unsure of how I was distracting him.
Was i eating loudly? Omg this is so embarrassing.
"Does the offer still stand?"He suddenly asked and I looked at him in confusion.
"Offer? About what?"
"About tasting the food"He responded,in his deep enticing voice and I nodded.
"Sure"I replied immediately and he stood up from his dark leather chair, making his way towards me.
"Here"I smiled holding out a toast for him but he didn't take it from me,His eyes were on my lips the whole time and I felt a shiver run down my spine.
His eyes seemed to darken and his expression turned intense. I couldn't help but wonder what he was thinking.
"I want to taste it from somewhere else...."He whispered and my heart pounded hard against my chest.
Somewhere else?
"Alexander?"I whispered, hands tightening against the plate.
He didn't respond. Instead,he leaned in closer, His face inches away from mine. I could feel his warm breath on my skin, Sending goosebumps down my body.
My heart racing. My lips parted slightly unsure of what to expect and then suddenly,He reached out And gently brushed a crumb from the corner of my mouth.
His fingers grazed my lips and I felt a jolt of electricity through my body. With his eyes locked onto mine,His fingers brushed my lower lip with syrup and then brought the finger into his mouth sucking off the crumb.
My mouth opened in shock and my cheeks burned red as he looked at me while he licked his finger clean.
I felt my cheeks redden more_No my cheeks were literally on Fire.