Alexander's POV: "But, this won't be my decision to make. I will protect her. Do you think your threats carry much weight? I'm not sure I even want to take this matter to Rainie's father," I said calmly. Ben coldly chuckled and took a step closer, his gaze intense, locked onto my eyes that were becoming less calm with each passing moment. "Ben⋯⋯ don't push him," Rainie's face paled. Ben waved her off, "You can influence Rainie by exploiting her love for her family, but if you break that last straw, how will you keep her then? Rainie's reluctance is understandable, and Mr. Spark is indeed in poor health, but perhaps when push comes to shove, a person's inner strength prevails! I believe in Rainie's character, and the one who knows her better than anyone else is Mr. Spark himself. If you

