ALEXANDER'S POV

　　As Nina said those words, I paused for a moment, trying to process what Nina had just asked. She wanted me to come with her to dinner.

　　I pursed my lips slightly, trying to think of a way to reply to her. One thing I needed was that I could not agree to her request, I had asked to remain anonymous for a reason.

　　"Umm…..I spoke up, my voice cracking for a moment. "That is really kind of you to offer but, as much as I want to, I can't ...