FAYE
Alexander stayed near the closet across the room while I disappeared behind the wooden barricade at the side with the folded white robe in my hands.
For a moment, I just stood there, staring at the fabric.
Then I let out a quiet breath and began removing my clothes slowly.
The room suddenly felt warmer than before.
Or maybe that was just me becoming too aware of the fact that Alexander was standing only a few feet away.
I almost laughed under my breath at myself.
It was ridiculous.
Alexander had seen every inch of me before.
Many times.
And yet, suddenly, I was hiding behind a barricade to change clothes because I felt shy.
At a time like this.
Of all times.
I shook my head faintly as I slipped my dress from my shoulders.
Honestly, I would have preferred if he had simply
