ALEX
As the evening wore on, I excused myself, needing a moment to clear my head. I wandered out onto a balcony, the cool night air a welcome relief.
I jumped as a hand touched my neck.
I turned to see Rhys standing beside me, one of his hands in his pockets.
“Beautiful night, isn't it?"
I jumped as a hand touched my neck. I turned to see Rhys standing beside me, one of his hands in his pockets.
"Beautiful night, isn't it?" he said, his voice smooth as silk.
I swallowed hard, my heart racing. "Yes, it is."
He leaned against the railing, his eyes studying me intently. "You seem... uneasy."
I forced a smile. "It's just a lot to take in. The move, the new surroundings, everything."
Rhys nodded, his gaze never leaving mine. "I can understand that. It's a big change."
The way he lo
