LILA
For what feels like forever, our date is finally winding down. It's been amazing-easily one of the best nights of my life. I haven't been on many dates, but the way Rafael went out of his way to make this special for me... it's everything. The fact that this ruthless, bossy, vengeful Alpha turned into a soft, thoughtful man, just for tonight-is a solid hundred out of ten.
I'm walking hand in hand with him, the cold wind nipping at my skin. Thanks to bossy Ava, I'm coatless. If I had picked my outfit myself, I would've at least chosen something that complimented the weather. But no, Ava wanted fashion over function, and now I'm freezing.
As we reach the car, his grip on my hand tightens and he stops.
"You cold?" he asks, turning to me. He doesn't even wait for an answer. In one smo
