Bound by Love

a whirlwind, and now she was facing the reality of what it meant to be involved with someone from Alexa

wo cups of their favorite blend. "Morni

her coffee and gesturing for Lis

I figured you'd need someone to

start. The auction was incredible, but it was also overwhelming. Meeting

ake is known for being particular about who gets close t

't shake the feeling that I'm not good enough for the

n amazing person, and Alexander sees that. Just focus on

right. I just need to be myself

but unable to get Emma out of his mind. He was deeply in love with her, and he knew they needed to

y, are you free for dinner tonigh

replied, her heart skipping

," Alexander suggeste

use, she was greeted by the delicious aroma of a homemade meal. The view from his floor-to-ceil

," Emma said, taking in t

er to the dining table. "I wanted to make

a smile. "You didn't have

der assured her. "I wanted to sh

rite foods, travel destinations, and art. After dinner, they moved to the cozy living area,

pping a strawberry into the choc

hing her with a tender smile. "Emma, I wante

put down her fork and lo

hoosing his words carefully. "But I want you to know that I'm committed to making th

y, Alexander. But it's hard not to worry about wh

protective, but she'll come around once she sees how happy you mak

elief. "You're right. We'll take

each other's presence. Emma shared her aspirations as an artist, while Alexander opened up

Emma to her car. "Thank you for tonight," she s

replied, his voice filled with sinceri

exander by her side, she felt ready to face whatever challenges came their way. The bond they were build

s. She realized that this relationship was serious and that she needed to reconsider her approach. For the first time, she wondered if p