Chapter 363: A Little Taste
Rain woke up later than usual, the clock already nearing eleven. The other side of the bed was empty, and she could only imagine Alexander downstairs, surrounded by family, likely enduring their teasing about how he’d worn her out so thoroughly she couldn’t wake up on time.
Her cheeks flushed as the memory of the night before surfaced, and she hurried into the shower to wash away her lingering sleepiness. After a quick rinse, she wrapped herself in a bathrobe, towel-dried her hair, and stepped out to fetch something to wear.
As she approached the walk-in closet, the door suddenly opened, and Alexander entered, carrying a tray of food.
"Ah, just in time," he said with a bright smile, setting the tray down and swiftly arranging the table. "Come here and have brunch with me."
"I’ll get dressed first," she replied, turning toward the closet.
Before she could take another step, Alexander gently caught her wrist and guided her to the table. "No need for that right now. You’re in a bathrobe... it’s good enough," he teased, pulling her onto his lap before she could protest.
The intimacy of the gesture sent a wave of déjà vu through her, making her pause.
"What is it?" Alexander asked softly, noticing the way her brows furrowed as she stared at him.
Rain blinked, a soft smile tugging at her lips as the memory clicked into place. "This feels familiar," she murmured, her voice thoughtful.