-LEENA-

“Why is it so hot?”

“Because it’s the summer, Leena. It generally tends to be hotter in the summer months; though, I’m no meteorologist so I can’t say for sure.” Alec grins in my direction a few paces behind him.

“How can you still be such a wise ass in this heat?” I complain, whiny and annoyed even to my own ears.

I’m used to air-conditioned bedrooms and a floral shop that needs to be cool at all times for the ...