Chapter 243: My Turn**
Alexander caught Rain, but as she wriggled to escape, they both lost balance and toppled to the floor, his back taking the impact to cushion her fall.
Rain’s eyes widened in concern. "Are you alright?" she asked, trying to get up, but he held her close.
"I’m fine," he murmured with a playful glint in his eye. "Let’s just stay here like this."
She laughed softly. "But we need to finish our paintings," she reminded him.
Alexander chuckled, brushing a strand of hair from her face. "This room is ours for the night. If you want, we can even stay until sunrise, watch the light break over the ocean... It’ll be a view worth painting too."
Rain nodded, remembering the buzz about this newly built art retreat right over the ocean. She knew there were private spaces designed for couples, even with a pottery studio and cozy rooms for those wanting to stay overnight. Alexander had obviously booked the best one, with doors leading to more areas for them to explore.
Giggling, she shifted, straddling his lap to help him up, but Alexander stayed seated, his hands gently holding her in place. Caught in his gaze, she felt her heart race.
"Can we continue painting later?" Alexander murmured against her lips, gently suckling on her lower lip, then moving to her upper lip, teasingly alternating between the two. Rain let out a soft moan, unable to resist the urge to wrap her arms around his neck, pulling him closer.
As he released her lips, Alexander began kissing along her neck, trailing soft pecks as he whispered, "Are you still feeling sore?" His breath was warm against her skin, sending shivers down her spine.