Alice’s POV
“Wow. I didn’t know something was funny. Enlighten me—I could use a good laugh,” I said, matter-of-factly.
“Come,” he replied, stretching out his hand.
“I’m not going anywhere with you,” I said, folding my arms.
“You can walk, or I can carry you. I’m okay with either.”
“Where are we going?” My voice softened.
“I have something to show you.”
“Another surprise?”
“You could call it that.”
“I don’t want anything from you right now.”
“I don’t want you going home angry.”
“I wasn’t angry at you at first.”
“But now?” he asked.
“I am. You keep behaving like a caveman.”
He smiled.
“What’s so funny?” I asked, unable to hide the curiosity.
“I love how free you are to speak your mind around me.”
“Why wouldn’t I?”
“Most people either fear me or try to impress me.”
“Oh,” I
