Olivia

We waited by my car, the garage feeling eerily quiet now that most of the bar patrons had left.

"So," Ariana said, breaking the silence, "Alexander dropped everything to come get you, huh?"

I rolled my eyes at her knowing tone. "Don't start."

"What?" She grinned innocently. "I'm just saying, that's some serious husband dedication. My ex wouldn't pause his video game if I were being chased by a bear."

"Alexander is protective," I ...