“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.

sat, pulling a freshly printed document

said, “I trust you, but

Time’s ticking.

wait

Alexis stared at

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

She found it ironic.

from the Fowlers was now used

signed the document, fingers

reached over,

he held on, whispering, “We’re in

her fingers

Ignoring him, she signed.

“Finally we’re

asked, “Can we go to

lifted her onto the desk, his hand

whispered,

“Yes,” she said firmly.

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