Alexis. I switched off the stove, grinning like I’d just hit the jackpot. Finally—some proper food! It’d been days since I ate anything that wasn’t instant noodles. I packed a portion into a lunchbox, added a couple cartons of juice—hydration is essential when you’re planning a grand escape—and carefully stashed them in my backpack like they were priceless jewels. Then I turned to shoot Pierce a look. He was glued to his tablet, probably deep-diving into something that would make me seriously question his sanity. Annoying as he is (and yes, borderline pervy), I’ve got to give him credit—he knows how to act. I can't believe a time like now I was planning my wedding to Kevin with Steph helping me pick a wedding dress. But whatever. Life doesn’t stop. Now I’m single, moonlighting as a

