28 ELIJAH

What is happening, I'm doing it against my will, and I'm not doing it because it's what I desire most in this world. It's that Alicia discovered where the idiot Arthur had been taken, and now we were standing in front of his room door.

"Are you ready?" Alicia asks me, holding a bouquet of roses.

"Do I have another choice?"

"No, now open the door," she orders.

"Do I need to remind you that I'm the one giving orders?"

"This is not a power struggle," she looks at me with a stern face.

I couldn't help but feel my hands starting to sweat, so I step in her way and grab the nape of her neck, pressing my lips against hers to show who had the power. Alicia lets out a moan, and that definitely turns me on. My hands immediately move to her rear to pull her even closer to my body.

"Wait," Alicia quickly pulls away from me. "You can't touch me until you do what you promised."

"Love," I pout my lower lip. "Don't make me do this."

"You will," she responds with determination. "Now, let's go in."

Alicia moves me aside and opens the door. The sound of the vital signs machine pierces my ears, and immediately, I grimace. I hate that sound with all my being; it brings back many memories I don't want to relive. But I'm here only for my girl.

"Arthur," Alicia speaks with an unsure tone.

Arthur, who had his eyes closed, opened them immediately, his facial expression showing fear. He starts shaking his head, sending a clear message of denial.

"Get away from me," he speaks weakly and tremulously. "Because of you, I'm like this."

"Arthur, I..." Alicia seemed disturbed by his refusal.

"They said to stay away from you, and now I want you to get out."

"Don't talk to her like that," I intervene, getting annoyed by his words. "Arthur, for goodness' sake, we wish for your recovery."

"It was you, right?" He accuses. I remain silent. "I knew you liked Alicia. Who the hell are you? I intend to report you."

I turn to look at Alicia, who is visibly troubled.

"I'm here because my wife asked me to," I say, trying not to punch him in the face and make him even worse than he already is. "So, accept the damn apology."

"You're going to pay every penny of your salary," Arthur spits out in anger.

"Go ahead; I want to see you try," I turn to Alicia. "Leave him the flowers; they'll probably be useful for his funeral."

"Elijah, don't say those things."

"That's what it will be if he doesn't shut up, and you know I don't hesitate when it comes to making a radical decision."

Alicia looks at Arthur and then approaches the bed.

"Arthur, I know a simple apology will heal what happened to you, but I must say that I never intended for this to happen to you."

"Actually, you are guilty. I don't know what kind of relationship you have with this guy, but as I appreciate you, all I can recommend is that you stay away from him before you end up worse than me."

"Stop talking nonsense; the only reason you're here is that you were interested in another man's woman."

"Do you really like these kinds of relationships?" Arthur looks at Alicia, stunned. "Wow, I thought you were one of those who liked the sweet ones."

"Alicia, we'd better get out of here before I break this jerk's face even more."

"I'm sorry."

Alicia places the flowers on a table and moves away from Arthur's bed. I take her hand, and we leave the room without saying anything else about it. We head down to the parking area where Harold was waiting for us.

"Home," I tell Harold.

The car starts, and we venture into the tedious streets of the city.

"I feel bad," Alicia leans on my shoulder. "Arthur is a great man who didn't deserve what happened to him."

"Let's not talk about that guy anymore. Now you're completely mine and no one else's," I hug Alicia.

The night fell as soon as we arrived home. Alicia had fallen asleep on my shoulder and looked so beautiful that I hesitate to wake her. Instead, I carry her in my arms and step out of the car. Alicia stirs a bit in my arms as she feels the cold night breeze, and she opens her beautiful eyes, which meet mine. A smile forms on her face, and as a result, on mine as well.

"Why are you carrying me?" It's the first thing she says.

"Because you were asleep," I replied as I continued walking.

"You could have woken me up; I must weigh a lot."

"Why would I miss the opportunity to have you like this?"

Without caring who might see us, we go up to our room where I lay her down on the bed.

"Are we going to sleep together?" Alicia asks with a hint of concern, which is evident on her face.

"Of course, but we won't do anything you don't want to," I smile at her.

I start undressing, until I'm left in just my boxers. I look at Alicia, who's running her gaze all over my body. I smile with pride and satisfaction at the effect I'm having on her. Despite her innocence, I know there's a fierce side to my woman.

"Why did you undress if we're not going to do anything?"

"Because I like to sleep like this," I shrug and then lie down beside her.

"Um... I need to change," Alicia quickly gets up from the bed and disappears from my sight. I shake my head, thinking, "How did this woman captivate me?" In the past, I would have rejected someone like her from the beginning. Sweet and timid women are not usually my type; I've always been attracted to stronger and more extroverted personalities. But with her, Alicia Star... I don't even have words to express what I'm feeling at this damn moment.

Her smile, her gaze, her personality, everything about her hypnotizes me in a way I've never experienced before. For some reason, her shyness doesn't seem like a weakness to me, but a special charm that draws me in like a magnet. When we're together, I feel a deep connection, as if the world fades away, leaving just the two of us.

Perhaps it's her vulnerability that makes me feel so protective towards her. I want to be by her side, take care of her, make her feel safe and loved. I don't know how or when it happened, but I'm hopelessly in love with Alicia Star, and I can't help it.

Alicia soon comes into my field of vision, wearing a vibrant red robe-like pajama and her hair down, radiating a halo of beauty and naturalness. My body instantly reacts, shivering at her presence. The desire to hold her close doesn't wait when she lies down beside me.

It's as if time stands still, and all that matters in that moment is Alicia's proximity. The softness of her skin, the fragrance of her hair, her gaze that exudes a mix of shyness and desire; all of it envelops me and makes me feel alive in a way I've never experienced before.

Without saying a word, our bodies are drawn to each other like magnets, and our arms find each other in a warm and comforting embrace. It's a hug that speaks of affection, of the deep connection that has formed between us. The tenderness of that gesture fills me with a sense of completeness I've never felt before.

"Goodnight," she murmurs.

"Goodnight."

However, neither of us moves. Our gazes are locked, exchanging a million feelings.

"Elijah..." Alicia reaches out and gently touches my cheek. "I want you to be the first and only one to touch me and to have me just as you desire."

"I don't want to hurt you again," I reply.

Without warning, Alicia climbs onto my lap, her intense gaze reflecting passionate desire that leaves me breathless. With determination, she holds my face in her hands and gives me the gentlest and yet most passionate kiss I've ever received.

Our lips meet in a passionate and tender encounter, as if we were exploring uncharted territory together. The world around us completely fades away, and only the two of us exist in that magical moment.

I can feel her warmth, her softness, and the rapid beating of her heart that mingles with mine. Each kiss is a declaration of love and desire, a promise that we're willing to give ourselves to each other without reservation.

But inside me, a fierce part is not going to remain silent. I place my hands on Alicia's rear and give her a firm spank, making her moan with pleasure. My innocent Alicia starts grinding against my already hard and eager member.

Alicia's small and delicate hands go down until they reach my boxers.

"Are you sure about this?" I ask her between kisses.

"I've never been more sure."

I take her by the waist and position her beneath me, quickly lifting her robe and tossing it out of my sight because the one she has now is going to be much better. And Alicia is so ready for me that she's not wearing any underwear.