Chapter 0202 Chapter 0202 +25 BONUS The dress will be a surprise , I said , keeping my smile intact .
Thats the tradition , after all .
Are you always so traditional ? he asked , his voice turning suggestive as he looked at me in a way that made my skin prickle .
Alexander immediately stepped closer , sliding his arm around me protectively .
His sharp gaze pinned Christopher with a warning look .
Is there anything else we should know ? Any rules about the house ? Areas that will be off- limits to us or the guests ? Christopher chuckled , seemingly unfazed by Alexanders tone .
Direct and to the point , as always .
He gestured vaguely toward the west of the house .
The west wing is off limits its still undergoing extensive renovations .
Ive done a lot to restore this old place , but the damage in that section was far worse than I initially thought .
Dont worry , itll be clearly marked so guests wont wander in .
Ill post a guard or two there anyway , just to ensure there are no safety concerns , Alexander said firmly .
His arm tightened around me slightly , and though he said nothing more , I knew what he was thinking .
It wasnt just about keeping guests safe it was about ensuring no one could sneak in .
With David and Amanda lurking in the shadows , we couldnt take any risks .
Christopher waved a hand dismissively .
If you insist .
Now , let me show you the kitchen .
It will , of course , be made available to your catering staff .
He turned and began leading the way deeper into the house .
We followed , and while Alexanders expression remained serious his mind clearly absorbing every word and detail I found myself distracted .
The old house had a magnetic charm , almost casting a spell on me .
Every corner , every ornate detail , felt like stepping back in time to a world of glamour and elegance .
Despite the undercurrent of tension between Alexander and Christopher , I couldnt help but feel captivated by the castles beauty , its grandeur whispering promises of a fairytale wedding .
You seem quite genuinely excited , Alexander said , drawing my attention back to him .
I blinked , realizing that Christopher was no longer in the room .
We were standing in the ballroom where the reception would be held , and I had been lost in thought , picturing myself twirling in a beautiful , puffy dress under the glittering chandelier .
I am , I confessed .
After the way everything went down initially , Im excited to get a do over that might actually be enjoyable or at least have a less shocking ending .
My expression fell at the memory of David wrapped in Amandas arms on our wedding night .
Was it shocking ? Alexander asked , his tone thoughtful .
You seemed to know exactly what was going to happen .
That didnt make it any easier to see , I replied , bitterness creeping into my voice .
Alexander studied me for a moment .
Im never quite sure what to make of you when you say things like this .
Sometimes you seem heartbroken when you talk about David , and other times , theres this coldness in your words , as if any positive feelings you had for him died long ago .
Should I be crying all the time ? Lamenting my fate ? I asked , meeting his gaze steadily .
What good would that do me ? What benefit would there be for anyone if I carried on like that ? Whats happened has happened .
It was a choice that David made , and as much as it hurt me , I cant let it destroy me .
Alexanders eyes searched mine , his expression unreadable Then , without warning , he leaned forward and kissed 1/2 +25 BONUS Chapter 0202 me .
It was firm but fleeting a pressure that vanished almost as soon as it began .
I barely had time to process it before it was over , my breath catching as I started to question him .
But my words dissolved at the sound of Christophers voice .
Cant you control yourself for two minutes ? Christophers tone was teasing , but the annoyance in his eyes was unmistakable .
Alexander didnt respond , his posture unbothered .
I realized , with a sinking certainty , that he must have heard Christopher approaching and kissed me deliberately , as if to underscore our relationship further .
I forced down my swirling emotions about the kiss , turning my full attention to Christopher as he resumed the tour .

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But the sensation of Alexanders lips lingered , an imprint I couldnt quite shake for the rest of the morning .
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