“What?” Alex backed away from him, and his fingers slid out of her hair.

“You heard me. Give it all up.”

Wide-eyed, she backed up until she could slide off the side of the bed to consider the insane suggestion she was positive she’d heard him make. Ulric was a lot of fun, a hell of a lover, and gorgeous, but she couldn’t quit her own life for him. Surely she hadn’t heard him right.

“Are you serious? You want me to give it all up, so I can sit on my ass all day with you?” She laughed at the thought.

“Your hot ass wouldn’t be sitting all day. I’m sure we could find a few things to keep us occupied.” He winked. “So, what do you say?”

“No. I can’t.” Alex shook her head to reinforce her decision. The curls bounced in front of her eyes as she made her way toward the armchair holding the rest of her discarded clothes. She grabbed her bra and slipped it on.

“No, don’t get dressed. I was enjoying the view.”

Alex’s pulse quickened. Why was this conversation having such a wild effect on her body? Why was he even suggesting such a thing?

“How long did you want me to stay?” She had to admit she was curious. A part of her might even want to accept. A tinypart she was determined to ignore.

“I don’t know…indefinitely.”

She couldn’t help but snort. “You’re not serious!?” She slipped her tank top on and could feel him watching her every move.

“Why wouldn’t I be?”

Alex adjusted the fitting top and turned to stare at him. “Ulric, I don’t know what game you’re playing, but we both know you’re not thattype of guy.”