Chapter 12

Alec’s POV. I couldn't help but study Alana as she sat there, her sun-kissed skin glowing beautifully in the warm embrace of the hot tub. Her plump, rosy lips still held the lingering flush from our passionate kiss earlier. As my eyes trailed up her body, I couldn't help but notice the subtle furrow in her brows, her posture emanating an air of intimidation, with her arms crossed over her chest. However, her attempt at appearing stern only seemed to accentuate the curves of her body, particularly her full breasts, which had my attention lingering longer than it should have. Our intense make-out session inside had nearly driven me to confess everything, to bear my heart and soul to her, to make her fall in love with me. But deep down, I knew that taking shortcuts in this delicate game would only lead to disaster. There was a long road ahead, with no room for hasty decisions. Premature confessions could unravel everything I had worked so hard to achieve. Alana's voice interrupted my t