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Mistake And Regret

Author: Abiola Akintewe
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

CHAPTER SIXTY-FIVE

Mistake And Regret

Alex stood at the door, watching Eliza with his eyes moving round her body, like he was seeing through her.

Staggering, he moved closer to Eliza, his eyes exploring her whole body, he got to her and smiled, “Untie the sash of that robe!”

Eliza's heart skipped a beat as she looked at Alex. His tone was commanding, and she couldn't bring herself to disobey him. With trembling fingers, she untied the sash of her bathrobe, letting it fall to the ground. She stood before him, naked and vulnerable. She brought her legs over each other as she looked up at Alex, feeling vulnerable.

Alex's eyes roamed over her body, and Eliza couldn't help but feel self-conscious. She tried to cover herself up, but he grabbed her hands and pinned them to her sides. His touch sent shivers down her spine.

"Let it be, I want to see you this way. You're so beautiful," he said, his voice low and husky. "Do you know that?"

Eliza shook her head, feeling a strange mixture of desi
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