Chapter 14

From the air, Alexander could see the estate for what it was. Obviously old, the house was in beautiful shape, and the grounds were meticulously cared for. Everywhere he looked were familiar objects, things of which he had knowledge, but now seeing them in a different light, it was more than that. It was so tangible. It was new to him. The sensation of hyper-awareness of everything made him dizzy in a way that every cell in his body thought. It was oddly familiar but weird in a way that ached his mind. He never once dreamed that he would be someone he loathed.

But life continued while he lay sleeping under the earth for weeks or years. He didn't care anymore. He had pressing matters to worry about. His woman.

He found Miah as he had left her, her skin so white it was nearly translucent. She was tall, so much younger than he was, and slender, with a wealth of ebony hair that framed her face and tumbled around her body, emphasising her lush curves. He picked her up with great gentleness