Chapter Twenty-One
ALEX
I never want to let River go, not when she’s giving me her heart and opening herself up to me. The emotions she shared were raw and deep, and I knew she’d been harboring those feelings for a while. After we drove home, I thanked her for sharing herself with me and reassured her I’d always be there for her, no matter what. That’s one promise I intend to keep.
The next morning, Benita picks up River, and they head straight to the dining hall to make sure everything and everyone are in place. Considering most of my family can’t keep a secret to save their lives, I’m more than shocked when I pick up Mama, and she has containers of muffins packed and ready to go.
“What’s this for?” I ask as she hands them over to me to carry.
“I made dessert for the spaghetti benefi
