C29 Out on the town

Alexander looked down at the sleek, insulated container Elena had set on his desk, his large hands slipping casually into his trouser pockets. "I don’t think this would be enough for me, candy," he murmured, his voice dropping to a low, gravelly pitch that vibrated through the quiet office. "I haven’t eaten in hours, and my appetite is a bit demanding today."

Elena crossed her arms defensively