Alex Pov
I jerked back, eyes wide, trying to make sense of the chaos in my head.
Nikolai didn’t say anything at first, just stared at me, like he was trying to figure out what had just happened. But before he could speak, the sound of a small voice broke through the tension.
"Dana, sweetie, are you okay?" I turned to see little Dana standing in the doorway, looking up at me with wide eyes.
"I’m thirsty," she said, her hand raised as if to wave off any concern. Then, she giggled. "You’re in love."
I couldn’t bring myself to look at Nikolai. The rush of embarrassment flooded my chest as I replayed the scene in my head. Of all the moments, of all the times, of course, it had to be now—when a little girl walked in on us. I quickly grabbed a glass and filled it with water, my hands shakin
