I don’t get why he isn’t more freaked out like me over this whole marriage thing, though. Alexi is the biggest commitment-phobe on the planet and had no intention of shackling himself to anyone, ever. He didn’t even rate women as worthy of constant companionship before us.

How can he not understand how huge and terrifying all of this is?

He smirks as he listens to his right-hand man, looking irritatingly handsome in his casual attire and well-groomed appearance. Relaxed, ...