Chapter 21

With a groan, Alex closed the distance between us, his hand cradling the back of my neck as he claimed my mouth in a kiss that stole my breath. His other hand slid down my back, gripping my waist and pulling me against him, the warmth of his body setting me on fire.

Our kiss grew more desperate, tongues tangling, teeth clashing, as we sought to devour each other. His hands roamed my body, his fingers tracing the line of my dress, finding the zipper, and tugging it down with a rough urgency. The fabric fell away, pooling around my feet, leaving me exposed in just my black lingerie.

He stepped back, his eyes raking over me, the hunger in them making me tremble. "You're so beautiful," he murmured, his voice hoarse. "So innocent."

I reached for him, my hands fumbling with his shirt buttons. "I'm not innocent," I whispered, my voice a challenge. "Not anymore."

With a growl, Alex picked me up, carrying me to the desk. He set me down, his hands moving to the clasp of my bra, releasing it wit