I sat in the library, daydreaming about Alexander. His tight shirt and shredded muscles were so damn hot. How could a man affect me so much? I could barely think straight. I needed to focus on my history paper.
I couldn't stay at the pub. Something about the place scared me. I don't know what it was exactly. But after meeting with Alexander, my instincts were to run for the hills. That left me in a precarious situation. I wanted to see Alexander again but I needed to see Mr. Capshaw and ask for help. This paper wasn't going to write itself.
“You going to stare at that wall all day?”
That voice snapped me out of my head and I looked up to find Alexander standing there, his arms crossed and a giant grin across his face. My heart fluttered. “What are you doing here?”
Alexander sat down at the table across from me. “You ran out on me last week. I just wanted to check in and see how the paper was going?”
I couldn't bring myself to look him in the eyes. “I'm sorry. It got late and I needed to get back to my dorm.”
Alexander snatched the paper from out in front of me. “So what do we have here?” Alexander grinned and passed my paper back to me. “You still don't have a clue what to write about, do you?”
I looked up and into his eyes. My whole body warmed as I stared into his brown globes. “I've been going through books but can't seem to pick a figure. Any suggestions?”
Alexander smiled. “Of course. How about me?”
I tried to keep a straight face but couldn't hold it. I burst into a fit of laughter that brought the attention of the students sitting around me.
Alexander had a straight face. He wasn't fucking joking.
“You're serious?” I asked.
“I didn't want to scare you away when I met you. But I'm a prince.”
You just scored big, Pearl.
I brought out a pad of paper. “Can I interview you?”
Alexander checked the expensive watch on his wrist. “There's nothing more I'd love, darling. But I have a meeting I need to get to.”
“Can I come with?” I don't know what came over me or where that burst of confidence came from.
Alexander narrowed his eyes at me.
“I promise I won't get in the way.”
“You can't write about what you see.”
I nodded. “You got a deal.” I shook his hand and felt that same spark from before shoot through me.
“Meet me at the pub and we'll leave from there.”
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I came to a row of cars at the pub. John, Charlie, Hudson, and Bryce were all there, working on their cars. I couldn't help but say it over and over in my head. Alexander was a prince. Alexander was a prince.
Bryce bent over and hugged his knees as he vomited all the whiskey he just consumed.
Hudson let out a hearty life and slapped Bryce on the back causing him to throw up even more.
“Which one is yours?” I asked Alexander.
Alexander pointed to the classic Aston Martin at the end of the line. I'd only seen one of those old Bond movies.
“Ever ridden in one before?”
I shook my head.
“You're going to like it.” Alexander shot me a devil-may-care smile that made me melt into a puddle of desire.
Charlie came over and pulled Alexander to the side. “You're taking her along?” They spoke in hushed tones but it was still easy to overhear.
“Yeah, why not?” Alexander whispered.
“She's not family.” Charlie glanced over at me and snarled.
“I'm taking her with us. She won't get in the way.”
John pointed at Alexander. “You make sure she keeps her mouth shut. Can't risk ruining this deal.”
Fear bubbled in my chest, raging through my system. Where were they taking me? If it was so dangerous, maybe I shouldn't go. My history paper wasn't more important than my life.
Alexander escorted me to the Aston Martin and opened the door for me. “Don't worry, it'll be fine.”
I smiled. He instantly put me at ease. His strong presence and soft face made me feel safe. I could definitely fall for a guy like this.
Alexander climbed into the driver seat and started the engine. The car rumbled to life. The vibration beneath my thighs was exquisite. “Ready, Pearl?”
My heart pounded in my ears. I'd never felt this excited and scared before. I nodded. I looked for the shoulder seat-belt but couldn't find it. Only a lap belt. I snapped it around my waist.
“This baby was built before all those seat-belt regulations. But don't worry. You'll be safe.”
I laughed. “Good to know.”
Alexander put on a pair of black Ray Bans that made him look so cool and sexy. “You might want to wear sunglasses.”
Alexander switched gears and we lurched forward. We followed the gang out of the parking lot and onto the street. I'd never felt like this around a man before. Dirty thoughts invaded my mind of Alexander taking me the backseat.
Alexander gripped the steering wheel and we launched down the street. The wind blasted around my body and face. My hair whipped back and I inhaled the clean air. Alexander shifted gears and we picked up speed. My heart was beating faster and faster. The adrenaline rush was addicting.
We weaved in and out of cars, following the rest of the group. We slowed down and turned off onto a country road. We stopped at a gate blocking our way and Hudson got off and unlocked it for us.
Alexander looked behind. “You're enjoying this aren't you.”
I smiled and nodded. The scenery was jaw-dropping. Green pastures and beautiful trees. The sun sat overhead, shining down on us. The perfect day.
The ride was so bumpy and rocky. I felt like I was on a bucking bronco. I gripped onto Alexander's arm harder to keep myself from being thrown out through the open roof.
So many emotions were rolling around in my stomach that I didn't know what to feel. I was falling hard for Alexander.