Chapter 111

Alexander

I was startled as Amelia's sleepy gaze snapped open. Her husky voice cut through the silence.

"Alexander, what are you doing sitting up?" she asked gruffly.

I hesitated before answering. "Just going over the document that was delivered last night."

"You left me alone just to do that? Can't it be done later?" Her displeasure deepened.

I reached for her hand. "I'm still beside you, Am. I didn't leave."

Her words remained laced with displeasure. "You're sitting, not lying down. You're supposed to be holding me now, not going through some document."

My fingers intertwined with hers, and I offered a gentle smile. "It's a very important thing. Not that you're not important. You're more important." I leaned forward to give her a kiss. Our lips touched and I pulled back.

Her mouth formed a pout as she tugged my hand. "Then come back to bed and hold me."

"Give me a few minutes," I replied.

A playful groan escaped her lips. "Urrrg, Alexander."

"Am, I have to do this now. This is abou