Lily's POV

Monday afternoon Alexander and I were leaving the office together after a productive strategy session when he made a joke about my terrible coffee-making skills that had me laughing harder than the joke warranted.

"I'm serious, how do you burn water?" He was grinning. "It's scientifically impressive."

"I was distracted by financial projections and forgot I'd put the kettle on." I defended myself while still laughing. "It's not my fault the smoke alarm is sensitive."

"The entire ...