As Dwaye’s Audi approached Damon’s beach house, Alexandra was overwhelmed with mixed emotions. She was nervous and excited at the same time. She didn’t know whether it was because she would see Blake or Damon.
From the tinted backseat window, Alexandra stared at the gate of the beach house. Her brother was talking to Rommy, the guard on duty that morning.
She wanted to step out of the car and speak to the guard herself—maybe even beg him to let her in—but she stopped herself and let Dwaye handle it. They had been waiting for several minutes. She was sure Blake was inside since it was still too early for school.
She played with her fingers in her lap and silently prayed that she would see the child today. Even seeing him from a distance would be enough if Damon refused to let her be near
