Alexander

We ate at a table on the terrace, the ocean spread out before us, brilliant blue under the morning sun. Olivia seemed more relaxed now, her initial shyness fading as we ate.

"This is good," she admitted, taking another bite of eggs.

"Told you. I'm good at everything."

"Except humility."

"Overrated virtue." I sipped my coffee. "So, what's on your agenda today, Mrs. Carter?"

The title made her pause, fork halfway to her mouth. ...