James POV

The second Alexis said she needed to go see Rose in her office, I almost choked on my drink. I carefully set down my glass, eyeing her with a playful smile.

"Uh-huh?" I responded, lifting an eyebrow. "You didn't want ever to see her face. And now, all of a sudden, you want to waltz down to her office?"

She tossed her hair aside, faking nonchalance. "I have changed my mind."

I leaned back in my chair and drummed my fingers on the arm. "That isn't quite your style, is ...