“Alexis, I don’t need much.

I just want to take care of you during the next two months.

Let’s give being a real couple a shot during that time.

If it still doesn’t work out…”

He trailed off.

“Then I’ll let you go.

Alexis’ rosy lips paled.

She understood his meaning but had no time to dwell.

She agreed.

But Leonel wanted more.

Verbal promises weren’t enough.

pulling a freshly

trust

Time’s ticking.

wait

stared

exterior always softened as he coaxed her, yet now, he

She found it ironic.

from the Fowlers was now

hesitation, Alexis signed the document, fingers

Leonel reached over,

but he held on, whispering, “We’re

tensed her fingers

Ignoring him, she signed.

murmured, “Finally we’re back together,

her revulsion, she asked, “Can we go to the hospital

he lifted her onto the desk, his hand

his handsome face serious, he whispered, “Am I really that

“Yes,” she said firmly.

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