Fiona My vision went blurry, and the black spots blinked in and out of my vision. Every ounce of strength seemed to puddle at my feet, drained and gone. I felt myself swaying, and I could not stop myself from falling. The day had been long and full of adversity. I just wanted to go to bed and rest. As I braced for the fall, a strong arm reached around my waist and pulled me against a rigid body. A body I was familiar with and its sleek heat that ran into me. I reveled in the euphoria of it needing his strength just then. His heat moved through my veins in a tantalizing caress to gather in my womb. The ache in my body gradually lifted. I collapsed into Alexander's hold, allowing all of my weight to be held by him. I was so tired I wanted to crawl up his body and have him carry me