Surprise Marriage to a Billionaire
Chapter 109: Punishment

Chapter 109: Punishment

Rain was smiling as she prepared the ginseng tea that Xander preferred. With the tray in hand, she eagerly went upstairs to his study room, which also had an adjacent door leading to his bedroom according to Uncle Ben. She knocked softly but received no response.

"Is he not in his study?" she murmured, slightly puzzled. She turned the doorknob and stepped inside, finding Alexander seated at his desk, head resting on the headrest of his chair, eyes closed. The desk was cluttered with papers, indicating he had been working hard.

Shaking her head, she whispered, "It’s Sunday, and this is his rest day?" She carefully placed the tray with the tea on the centre table of the couch, as there was no space on the desk due to the scattered paperwork.

Approaching Alexander, she found him without his glasses, looking peaceful and serene as he slept. She smiled, taking in the sight of his handsome face. The first time she met him, he had seemed distant and cold. Now, though he still had that aloof demeanour, she no longer felt the same coldness around him.

Her gaze wandered over his features. She traced her fingers gently over his dark eyebrows, appreciating their perfect shape, and then her eyes moved to his nose, pointed and flawlessly shaped. She admired his tantalizing and expressive eyes. But what captivated her most were his full, kissable lips.

Rain’s fingers lingered on his lips, and she touched her own lips, recalling how they had felt against his. "Should I kiss you to wake you up, like in Sleeping Beauty?" she playfully whispered.

Leaning in closer, she hovered over his face, contemplating whether to steal a kiss while he was asleep. It seemed like a tempting idea, but she paused, considering if it would be alright. Rain ended up leaning closer, her eyes locked on Alexander’s lips.

The temptation was strong, but she decided against kissing him, feeling it wasn’t the right moment. As she was about to pull away, she suddenly felt Xander’s arms wrap around her waist. Her eyes widened in surprise as she met his intense gaze.

"Oh, you’re awake," she said awkwardly, forcing a smile. "I was just about to wake you up!" she lied, her face flushing red.

Her breath hitched as he pulled her closer, causing her to end up sitting on his lap, straddling him in his chair. The position felt strangely familiar, reminding her of a time when she had been drugged and used the same position.

"I guess you remember something," Alexander teased with a lazy smile. She could definitely feel the evidence of his arousal, making her heart race even faster.

"I brought you ginseng tea but found you sleeping," she said, trying to steady her breathing. She needed to change the subject quickly to diffuse the growing tension between them.

"Are you satisfied?" he asked, his gaze unwavering and intense. "You seem to be studying my face. Tell me, am I to your satisfaction?" he teased.

"Of course! You’re perfect!" she said, exaggerating her praise.

Alexander took a deep breath, his voice low and hoarse. "You’ve been playing with fire, Rain. I’m a perfectly healthy man, not a saint. Are you purposely trying to drive me crazy?"

Rain blinked rapidly, feeling a lump form in her throat. She gulped, parting her lips as she struggled to find words. Alexander’s eyes shifted to her lips, and he cursed under his breath. "Damn," he hissed before closing the gap between them, his lips capturing hers.

Rain closed her eyes, surrendering to the kiss. She felt his lips moving against hers with a hungry intensity. She responded with equal fervour, her heart racing as she savoured the moment. She missed his kisses so much, and it felt incredibly good to have him close again.

As his tongue slid into her mouth, exploring and urging her to meet his, she couldn’t help but moan softly. Their tongues danced together, deepening the kiss, and she lost herself in the sensation, feeling both exhilarated and incredibly alive.

Alexander was the one who suddenly broke the kiss, burying his face in the crook of her neck. Rain was left breathless, panting as she tried to catch her breath from the intense kiss.

"This isn’t good. If we keep going, I won’t be able to stop," he murmured against her skin. Rain bit her lower lip, especially when she felt his lips teasingly kissing her neck.

’But you’re not stopping!’ she thought, her mind racing as he licked and suckled at her neck. She was enjoying every second of it. Then, after some time, he stopped, leaving her wanting more. She frowned at him, and he chuckled, gently caressing the spot where he’d kissed her.

He stared at her neck with a mischievous grin.

"What’s so funny?" she asked, still flustered.

"Just admiring the hickey I left," he replied playfully. "Maybe I should put one on the other side too."

Her eyes widened in shock, and she jumped off his lap, rushing to the mirror in the restroom.

"No!" she gasped, horrified at the sight of the bright red mark on her neck. It was so visible! She’d need a turtleneck to cover it up.

She returned, her face crumpled with frustration, while Alexander chuckled. "You don’t seem to like my punishment."

"Punishment?!" she exclaimed.

He nodded, still grinning. "Punishment for staring at me while I was sleeping, touching every part of my face, and almost kissing me. You shouldn’t do that when I’m asleep—but I’ll let you do it when I’m fully awake."

Just what had gotten into this man? "Since when did you become so playful?" she scoffed, trying to hide the redness creeping up her face.

"Since you invaded my life?" he replied, his tone playful yet questioning. "I guess it’s true what they say—you become like the people you spend the most time with."

Then he winked at her, adding, "I guess I’m starting to be more like you. A tease?"

Rain’s lips parted in disbelief. Did Alexander Lancaster just wink at her? And now, he was grinning like he had won some unspoken game!