C21 The Romantic Night

Alex's POV

The stillness of the evening crept into my room, amplifying the pulse of excitement thrumming beneath my skin. The plan had finally fallen back into place, and every piece aligned. Sonia was wrong after all.

Sitting at my desk, I leaned back in my chair, eyes narrowing as I mentally laid out the next move. Winning Laura Blackwood’s heart was the ultimate prize, and tonight