(Alexander’s POV)
I ask for one good reason, and Leigh gives me one. “Because I like you, Alex, and I still want us to be friends when all these are over.” I feel her trembling from the cold and our intense conversation as I embrace her. There are more things to know about Kayleigh, but now I need to assure her of my promise that I will not fall in love with her.
This is stupid! I understand that we are here in this situation because of my father, Chase’s foolish decision, and my fear of being left at the altar alone. She is happy with her relationship with Sebastian, but I only make it complicated by meeting her family and making them believe we are very much in love with each other.
“Let’s get out of the water, Leigh,” I tell her, and I breathe in relief when she nods her head. Aunt I
