Lily attempted to move away after Alexander calmed, but a hand seized her waist, pulling her close. He lowered his head, deepening their kiss. Initially, he'd sought a brief taste, but now he was consumed. It had been a long time since such a passionate kiss. He wasn't aiming for a show for Mike, but since Lily had initiated this to silence him, he felt she should commit. After all, a light kiss never satisfied him.

"Since she started this," he thought, "she can't stop so easily."

Their kiss intensified, burning like a fire. Lily felt she couldn't endure it much longer. Fortunately, his hand supported her back; otherwise, she felt it would have broken. He held her, tasting her lips while she touched his chest, attempting distance. However, their strength disparity made her touch seem teasing rather than effective.

Were it not for Mike's presence and Lily's pregnancy, he would have gone further.

Meanwhile, Mike was uncomfortable. He shouldn't watch, yet he needed to know when they'd stop. A hand partially obscuring his face, he stole glances. They showed no sign of stopping soon.

"Uh... are they that in love? They've been together a while, even have a child, but this..." he muttered.

Despite wanting to leave them be, he coughed lightly. "W-Well, perhaps a breather?"

Both were startled, Lily especially. Her face flushed crimson. She'd intended a light kiss to soothe Alexander before resuming their conversation. She hadn't anticipated his taking control, overwhelming her to the point she'd almost forgotten her purpose. Now, Mike's interruption brought her back to reality, leaving her wishing to vanish after such intimacy with a witness. Alexander, however, seemed unconcerned.

Having tasted her, he grew bolder. Sensing her embarrassment, he held her closer, his chest shielding her flushed cheeks.

"Say whatever you have to say!" he demanded, his tone displeased. Lily's embarrassment intensified under his hold. She struggled, only to be held tighter.

Alexander lowered his head, whispering a warning: "Stop moving unless you want another show for him."

Lily was speechless. His tactic worked; she dared not move. She wondered at his technique, finding him formidable when he acted this way.

Mike observed their subtle interactions but knew this wasn't the time for such analysis. He made a fist, bringing it to his mouth as he coughed. "I understand your concerns. The plan is risky, but I promise to minimize the risks."

"How can you promise that?" Alexander countered.