(Selene)
"Selene..." Alexander started to say, but I stopped him. I knew what he was trying to do, but it was not going to happen this time. I don't care what others might think. I already had a plan if this went to s**t.
"I know that you're scared about what other people might think. But we don't have to hide anymore. The board knows; they gave us the go-ahead to see each other, so why should we wait? I want you to be with me, Alexander, and I'm not just talking about tonight." There was something that I noticed when I broke down yesterday after the way Lucas treated me.
I felt it last night—that slow ache crawling under my skin, low in my belly. I thought I was just emotional, overwhelmed after everything with Lucas. But now, standing here with Alexander, I know exactly what this is.
