Alexander exhaled softly. “Wanna grab a drink or something?” he asked. 

I shook my head. “No, thanks. I think I’m okay.” 

He bit his lower lip and nodded. “Do you remember the evening you forgot something in my car? A pouch with a chain bracelet in it.” 

“Oh! Yeah. I remember.” 

“Yeah,” he said, forcing a smile. “After I dropped you off at your dorm, I saw the pouch. I turned back to give it to you, but I saw you talking to him—I mean Adrian. I didn’t move ...