"I just don't want anything getting in the way of my studies for now," Vienna says softly.

Alan nods gently at her, a faint smile on his face, masking his thoughts.

Vienna hugs him, satisfied by how easily he agrees.

But Alan's smile hides a different emotion-a quiet storm of possessiveness and frustration.

She's so naive...

He thinks to himself.

She really believes contraceptives will work now? He exhales internally, his gaze lingering on her innocent face.

So it's not another man I have ...