Chapter 27 Another Close Call

• The soft glow of morning sunlight spilled into Alexander’s study as he and Celia shared a lingering look across the desk. Their usual unspoken tension had intensified ever since that kiss the day before. Every brush of their hands, every stray look, felt loaded with meaning. Celia could feel her heart race just standing there, watching him as he tried to focus on his paperwork.
• But she knew that neither of them could ignore the electricity between them.
• "Do you need help with that?" she asked, her voice low as she gestured to the files he was organizing. Celia tried to keep her tone light, but she could see the glint of amusement in his eyes.