Chapter 154
Rain’s day was practically jam-packed with a mountain of documents and checks requiring her signature. On top of that, she and Clifford had to arrange several meetings outside the office to move forward with the human trials. They needed to personally visit cases on the island similar to her father’s, seeking individuals who would be willing to participate in the testing.
They made calls to various locations and set up a tight schedule for their meetings. By the time she and Clifford checked into their hotel in the city, she was utterly spent. Thankfully, it was autumn, and the sun wasn’t blazing down anymore, making their fieldwork a bit more tolerable with the cool breeze outside.
Rain collapsed onto the bed the moment she entered her room, letting out a long sigh. Staring up at the ceiling, she mumbled, “It’s a good thing he didn’t come,” referring to Alexander. As much as she wanted him around, she knew she would feel guilty for being too busy to spend time with him.
Pulling her phone from her pocket, she checked the time—it was already five in the afternoon. The day had flown by. “I wonder how he’s doing now?” she whispered, debating whether to call or text him.
Rain had dinner plans with Ivan and Clifford later that evening at the hotel, but the thought of taking a quick nap before then seemed irresistible. After the long, exhausting day, she figured a brief rest would leave her feeling refreshed and ready for the evening ahead.
She didn’t know how long she had been sleeping but she woke up feeling gentle kisses on her neck. She slowly drifted awake, her body still heavy with the lingering traces of sleep.
Then she noticed a presence hovering above her. She blinked, startled to find Alexander gazing down at her, his eyes intense and filled with something she hadn’t seen before.
“Alexander?” she whispered, still half-dreaming, confused as to how he got there. Before she could say more, his lips were on hers—soft, insistent, and filled with a passion that took her by surprise.
Rain’s body responded instinctively, melting into the kiss as he deepened it, his hands roaming over her skin with a hunger that made her breath catch.
His fingers grazed her collarbone, sliding down to unbutton her shirt, each movement slow and deliberate. Rain’s heart raced, her surprise fading into desire as his kisses moved to her neck, then lower, tracing the path his hands were making. Each touch sent waves of warmth through her body, his lips exploring every inch of her skin.
Her breath grew ragged, her senses overwhelmed by the intensity of his touch as he continued, undressing her with a tenderness that belied the passion in his movements. He kissed her deeply, then softly, over and over, covering every part of her body with attention that made her feel cherished, desired, and completely his.
It felt eerily similar to that night she was under the influence of Erotoxin—intense, overwhelming, leaving her breathless under Alexander’s touch. His lips claimed hers in aheated kiss that left her gasping for air when he finally pulled away, only to trail his mouth along her jawline and down her neck, making her moan softly.
Rain bit her lip as a familiar wave of desire coursed through her. Alexander’s tongue flicked over the sensitive tip of one of her nipples, while his hand gently kneaded the other breast, his touch careful yet electrifying, leaving no part of her untouched. Each sensation left her craving more p>
*Ding* *Ding* *Ding*
Rain’s eyes snapped open. “Alexander?” she called out, panting. Her heart raced as she jolted upright on the bed, her skin damp with sweat.
*Ding* *Ding*
Her eyes widened as realization hit her. It was all just a dream—a vivid, intoxicating dream that left her feeling dazed and embarrassed. ’Was that… a wet dream?’ she thought, her cheeks flushing crimson.
*Ring*
She glanced at the clock—six in the evening. “Oh no!” she cursed under her breath, scrambling out of bed. The persistent ringing of her phone and doorbell echoed in the room. She rushed to the door, peeking through the peephole to see Clifford standing there, a worried crease on his forehead.
Rain quickly opened the door.
“For goodness’ sake, Rain! Why weren’t you answering your phone or opening the door? I was worried something had happened!” Clifford exclaimed, exasperated.
“I’m sorry, I must’ve dozed off,” Rain muttered, still a little flustered from the dream and the sudden wake-up.
“Are you alright?” Clifford asked, concern lacing his voice as he reached out to touch her forehead. “You’re sweating p>
Rain forced a smile, brushing off his worry. “Yeah, I’m fine. I just had a nightmare. Thankfully, you woke me up. You go ahead, and I’ll be down in a minute p>
Clifford looked at her skeptically but nodded. “Alright then, Ivan and I will wait for you at the restaurant p>
Rain gave him a quick nod, flashing a reassuring smile before closing the door behind him. As soon as she was alone, she let out a deep breath and hurried to get herself ready, shaking off the lingering feeling from the dream.
“I can’t believe it… I was actually annoyed the dream ended,” Rain muttered with a mix of disappointment and embarrassment as she headed to the bathroom for a quick shower. It wasn’t a nightmare—far from it. It was the kind of dream that left her flustered, though she’d never admit that to anyone.
She quickly freshened up, got dressed, and checked her phone, noticing several missed calls from Alexander. Without wasting time, she called him back.
“Hello,” she said as soon as the line connected.
“Finally,” Alexander grunted. “I was about to call the hotel to have someone check on you. Is everything alright p>
Rain smiled softly at his concern. “Yes, everything’s fine. I just dozed off. How’s work?” she asked.
“I’m still stuck here,” Alexander murmured with a sigh.
Rain smiled softly, “Don’t worry too much about me. I’m keeping busy too. Sort things out on your end, and we’ll see each other when we’re both back home. I’ll be back tomorrow, anyway. Remember, I need to see Aunt and attend Dina’s engagement party p>
“Right,” Alexander replied, his tone lightening a little. “I’ll try to get back early and go with you to the party p>
An awkward pause lingered between them, prompting Rain to break the silence. “I’ll be going down now to have dinner with Clifford and Ivan p>
“Ivan? Who’s Ivan?” he asked, his voice suddenly rising in pitch.
Rain chuckled, amused by his reaction. “Well, he’s one of my close friends. My business here is a three-way partnership with Clifford and Ivan. I’ll explain everything in person when I get back p>
“I see. Go and have your dinner now. Also… I—” Alexander trailed off, leaving an unsettling pause that made Rain’s heart race.
“Yes?” she prompted, her curiosity piqued about what he wanted to say next.
“I miss you. I’ll see you soon,” he replied, and just like that, the call was cut off.
Rain blinked in disbelief. He just said he missed her! Her heart raced, thumping loudly in her chest as she felt herself floating on cloud nine with butterflies dancing in her stomach.