Surprise Marriage to a Billionaire
Chapter 175: Not One To Shy Away

Chapter 175: Not One To Shy Away

Rain’s heart skipped a beat. "Alexander," she whispered, trying to keep her composure. "How long have you been standing there?"

"Long enough," he replied, his gaze fixed on her. "Long enough to hear what that man said—and to wonder why he’d dare mention stealing something that isn’t as hard as stealing you."

Rain offered a soft smile, stepping closer. "It’s just Henry being his usual self. The man’s notorious for his mood swings and crazy remarks," she said, her smile turning awkward.

But Alexander’s jaw tightened. Without a word, he simply said, "Let’s go."

He turned and walked ahead, leaving Rain to follow in silence. As they got into the car, she could feel the tension thick between them. Alexander’s mood was clearly off, and it made her uneasy. Worse, she noticed they weren’t heading in the usual direction.

"Where are we going?" she asked.

"To the boutique. Aunt Melanie is meeting us there. I figured she’d need to pick up some clothes and other things since we didn’t stop by the Clayton’s to get her belongings," Alexander said, his tone calm but distant.

Rain felt a knot of awkwardness tighten in her chest. She hadn’t done anything wrong, so why was there such a strange atmosphere between them? She tried to brush it off, but the silence was suffocating.

"Alexander," she ventured cautiously, "is something bothering you?"

For a moment, he didn’t respond. He took a deep breath first before he finally spoke. "I don’t like it when people think they can joke about you. Or try to act like they can take you away."

Rain’s heart fluttered at his words, feeling a mix of warmth and unease. She kept her voice light as she responded, "Henry was just joking. He doesn’t mean anything by it."

Alexander glanced at her briefly, but the sternness remained. "I don’t care if it’s a joke. I take it seriously when it comes to you."

The intensity of his words left Rain momentarily speechless. She reached over and gently placed her hand on his arm, hoping to ease the tension. "You don’t need to worry. I’m yours, Alexander. No one can change that."

For a brief moment, Alexander’s expression softened, but his face remained stoic. Rain pouted and said, "Tomorrow, I’ll update my status so I’ll be addressed as Prosecutor Lancaster, instead of Clayton."

She much preferred to be known as a Lancaster. The Clayton name carried nothing but painful memories—her father had treated her as if she shouldn’t have been born, and she was far from proud of using his surname.

Silence lingered between them. Rain, feeling the tension in the air, pressed the button to turn the mirror separating them from the front seats opaque, giving them privacy. Without hesitation, she straddled Alexander’s lap. His expression shifted, and his lips parted in surprise, clearly caught off guard.

Rain leaned in and began placing soft kisses on different parts of his face. "I don’t know why you’re sulking, but I’ll try this..." she murmured before pressing her lips against his.

"Do you feel better now?" she asked, her gaze locking with his.

Alexander gulped, but his face stayed serious. "No... not yet. I’m still annoyed seeing that man lean so close to your face. One wrong move and he could’ve kissed you!" he grunted, his irritation evident.

Rain blinked, now understanding why he was so upset. "So, you’re jealous..." she murmured, her eyes drifting down to his lips.

"You don’t need to be," she said softly. "You’re the only man who’s ever kissed me—and the only one I plan to kiss." She hummed the last part before sealing his lips with hers in a deep, passionate kiss.

Alexander didn’t immediately reciprocate her kiss, but she could feel his body tense and his groin bulge beneath her. Rain continued to suckle his lips, slipping her tongue inside. He groaned, and suddenly he was taking the lead, deepening their kiss.

Rain moaned as she felt his hands roam over her curves. One hand deftly unbuttoned her shirt and caressed her breasts, and things escalated so quickly that she found her upper body almost bare before him.

She arched her back as she felt his tongue teasing one of her taut nipples before he began to suckle on it. Then it hit her—they were inside the car and not alone. Yes, the partition provided privacy and was soundproofed, but the vehicle could stop at any moment.

"Alexander, let’s stop. The car will stop at any minute!" she reminded him, her voice hoarse with urgency.

Alexander paused, his lips still lingering close to her skin, his breath warm against her. He met her gaze, his eyes dark with desire but also filled with a hint of concern. "You’re right," he murmured, though his voice betrayed his reluctance to pull away.

"I got too carried away; I’m sorry," he said softly as he quickly adjusted her clothing, clasping her bra and buttoning her shirt back up.

Rain watched him, amused with how he fumbled slightly with the buttons. "Hmm, how come you easily unbuttoned it but are having a hard time buttoning it back?" she teased, trying to lighten the mood as she felt her cheeks flush.

With blushing cheeks, Alexander shot her a sheepish grin. "It’s hard when you’re straddling my lap like that," he shot back, his voice low but playful. "I’d rather have it all removed," he shamelessly remarked next, making Rain gulp at the audacity of his words.

He seemed to notice how she suddenly stiffened, and without missing a beat, he leaned in and kissed her softly before pulling her into a warm embrace. "Don’t worry... I won’t take advantage of you, Rain," he reassured her, his voice steady and comforting.

She felt her heart race as she melted into his arms, her earlier unease dissipating in the warmth of his affection. "I know," she murmured against his shoulder, feeling safe and cherished. "But you really know how to make a girl feel flustered."

He chuckled softly, the sound rumbling in his chest. "Flustered is good sometimes. It keeps things exciting."

Rain pulled back slightly to meet his gaze, her eyes sparkling with mischief. "Sometimes excitement comes with its own risks."

Alexander raised an eyebrow, his expression thoughtful yet playful. "Risks are part of life, Rain. I’m not one to shy away from them, especially when it involves you."