Alexander’s POV

I turn in a flash, rushing back to the passenger’s door. She’s out of the car when I get there, standing and waiting for me with her arms wide open. I walk into her embrace, cocooning her with my bigger arms.

And we just stay like that for what seems like forever. I stroke her back and kiss her head, replaying what just happened.

“I think it’s beautiful that you want to wait…” She finally mutters against my chest.

I listen, gathering her hair in my hand.

“I ...