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“I reacted poorly,” offers Damien, making me proud of him. He takes in a long breath, and then looking at me, says, “Soph, let’s go get some refreshments while these two talk.”
Chapter Seven
BRIA
“Everything is changing so damn fast,” says Alex after Damien and Sophia leave the room. He scratches his chin, his eyes stare outside the window, and I place my hand over his.
“Perhaps after years of spinning in circles, it’s for the best. Don’t you think?” I ask, trying to lighten the mood, turning to face him.
“When did you become such an optimist?”
He crooks his head, and his eyes are warm when they find mine while I sit on the couch.
“Alexander Hope, there’s something about you I don’t know. It’s bothering me.” I lean my head against the couch frame, and he flinches. “Are you all right?” He plops next to me and nods while I caress his arm.
“I am, don’t worry.”
“What did you do for the contracts?” I ask, narrowing my eyes at him.
“What was necessary.”
I fidget, but he tips my chin in his direction.
“Sweetheart, drop it.”
“Will you tell me? Someday?”
“There are things better left unsaid.”
“Not between us.”
“I can’t have you look at me differently.” His eyes seek mine and fear flashes in them. I clasp his shoulders.
“You’ll always be you to me, Alex. I won’t push you.”
“This is new.”
He chuckles, and in one instant, the tension lifts as he switches back to playful Alex once again. I welcome the change, but then he mumbles and throws himself further back on the couch.
“You’re engaged.”
“I am.”
“I still think it’s too soon.”
I bite my lower lip and murmur, “You made it obvious.”
“How can you be this relaxed, Bria? You have changed so much. That’s what troubles me. Don’t get me wrong, I like you full of life, looking and acting like a human being, but . . .”
“No ‘but,’ please no ‘but.’ With him, I’m home. Our love, Alex, the rightness settles in my bones. Believe me, I’m not wrong, not with this.”
“And romantic too. Can I go throw up now?”
“Damien and I will marry and start a family, but you and I are also family. That won’t change, do you hear me? Nothing and no one can take away what we have.”
I squeeze his hand, and some ease softens his features. I breathe, relief washing over me.
“Have fun telling Dad.”
