Alexander had reduced me to begging. I tried my damnedest to wrestle my wrists free, an effort I knew would be unsuccessful. He laughed darkly under his breath. And tightened his grip on my wrists. “Don’t forget,” I said between heavy breaths. “You’ve already been teasing me all day.” “Are you saying you’ve had enough?” He brought his mouth dangerously close to mine. I could feel his breath on my lips. The look in his honey-gold eyes was serious and intense. The smirk had fallen off his lips. His eyes flicked daringly back and forth from my lips to my eyes, then down and back again. A different kind of shiver rattled through me now. He was threatening to break our rule and kiss me on the mouth. I’d left a question unanswered… “Yes…” “Yes what?” “Stop teasing me. I’ve ha