In Bed With Her Shithead Boss (By Ellie Wynters) novel Chapter 329

Alexei's expression didn't change but she could see his jaw tighten even more as he took only one step into the room. His fists clenched at his sides like he was holding himself back from reaching for her. Keira's heart hammered against her ribs, her mind racing… exactly how much had he heard.

"The master key," he finally said, his voice low and very controlled. "I came to see you and found the doors locked. I always keep the key with me in case one of the staff lock the doors."

Keira couldn't meet his gaze. "How long were you standing there?"

"Long enough." His shoulders were rigid, tension radiating from every line of his stiff body. "You're thinking of leaving me."

The blunt statement hung in the air between them, impossible to deny because that was what she had been thinking of doing. Keira's fingers twisted nervously, unconsciously playing with the ring he had given her.

"Alexei—"

"Why wasn't I the first one to find out about how you were feeling?" The hurt in his voice cut through her like a knife. "You should have come to me first. I know you love your sisters, Keira but you hadn't planned on marrying them. It's me you plan on marrying. So, you disrespect our relationship by going to them first. Is this what married life would be like for you? Every time something gets a little tight you want out, or you go to your sisters?"

Alexei's words struck Keira like a physical blow. The hurt in his eyes was unmistakable, raw and exposed in a way she'd never seen from him before.

"No, that's not—" She shook her head, struggling to find the right words. "It's not like that."

"Then what is it like?" He remained by the balcony doors, maintaining his distance. "Because from what I just heard it's exactly like that, it seems you'd rather discuss abandoning our engagement with your sisters than talk to me about what's troubling you."

Keira's hands trembled as she moved toward the bed, needing to sit before her knees gave out. "I was trying to sort through my own thoughts before bringing them to you. My sisters are my sounding boards. I… I haven't had anyone else before, Alexei. It's always been just us."

"Sort through your thoughts?" His voice rose slightly. "Keira, you were telling them you're planning to leave me."

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