Chapter 1219

Mike didn't stay long. After he left, Lily bathed, checked on her sleeping son, and returned to the bedroom.

Alexander emerged from the bathroom, towel-clad, his firm muscles revealed. Lily glanced at him and blushed. Despite their long marriage and her second pregnancy, seeing him half-naked made her self-conscious. She quickly averted her gaze.

Intrigued by her shyness, Alexander approached. His healthy complexion quickened her pulse. She started toward the bed, taking only a step before he caught her arm, pulling her against his chest. "Shy, huh?" he murmured, his head resting atop hers.

Though flustered, Lily denied it. "Says who? I've seen it a thousand times. There's nothing to be shy about," she insisted, seemingly reasoning with herself. Yet, her racing heart betrayed her.

His physique captivated her. She'd seen bodybuilders on television and at perfume trade shows—men with tense, intimidating muscles she disliked. Alexander was different. His muscles were firm, yet softened when relaxed, their contours pleasing. In his suit, he was an aloof gentleman; without it, every inch of him was tantalizing. His nearness—the warmth of his skin, his unique scent—overwhelmed her. Her heart pounded.

"Really?" he questioned, chuckling at her denial. He scooped her into his arms.

Startled, Lily yelped, clinging to his neck. "You're crazy! Put me down!"

Alexander smiled, carrying her a few steps before gently lowering her onto the large, soft bed. He lay down beside her, carefully propping himself on his elbows to avoid her stomach. Even so, he held her captive.

"Tired of me?" he asked, his lips close to hers.

Lily smiled, unable to break eye contact. Slowly, she lifted a hand to trace his face, her finger following the line of his brow, nose, and lips. This is my lover, my husband. I married him impulsively, but I didn't make a mistake.

Lost in his beauty, she was unaware of her own seductive allure. Her post-bath skin glowed, soft and gentle, the aura of motherhood surrounding her. Her dreamy eyes and shy expression left Alexander breathless. Before she could trace his lips, he claimed her finger with his mouth.