The way he said the word was a bit funny as if he was unaccustomed to hearing such a term in this era, and I would have laughed if not for the suspicious look he had in his eyes.
“Yeah. We’re lovers.” I said with a small smile which came out shaky because of his expression. The suspicion in his eyes deepened.
Shit.
“Why don’t I check on the food and give you two some time to reconnect?” Alexander offered.
I wanted to tell him that there was no need so he wouldn’t leave me alone. I gave him a pleading look mixed with a glare as I couldn’t decide whether I wanted to plead with him to stay or glare at him for even thinking of leaving me alone.However, Alexander either didn’t catch my signal or deliberately ignored it and bent down to gently kiss my forehead before leaving. Tony followed a
