Chapter 169: Sticky*

Alexander froze for a second, his eyes widening slightly as he searched her face. "Rain, you don't have to—"

"I know," she interrupted, her cheeks flushed but her gaze steady. "But I want to… You've done so much for me. Consider it… me making up for all those sleepless nights." She gave him a soft, playful smile, her fingers lightly trailing down his chest.

Alexander groaned, closing his eyes as if struggling to maintain his self-control. "You're going to be the death of me," he muttered, half-laughing, half-desperate. "Are you sure?"

Rain nodded, her heart racing but feeling a sense of closeness she hadn't felt before. "Yes… I'm sure." She felt a rush of determination as she looked into Alexander's eyes, realizing she wanted to give him the same pleasure he had given her.