“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.

a freshly printed document

at Alexis, he said, “I trust

Time’s ticking.

wait for

Alexis stared at

when they were kids, his tough exterior always softened as he coaxed her, yet

She found it ironic.

from the Fowlers was now used against

signed the

did, Leonel reached

he held on, whispering, “We’re in

tensed her fingers

Ignoring him, she signed.

we’re back

she asked, “Can we

desk, his hand between

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

“Yes,” she said firmly.

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