I do.

Aleksis could not remember what they talked about, because her mind wandered over with euphoria. The man of her dreams, whom she had found, had become her boyfriend, and would soon become her husband.

She would then face her family. Her father, mother, and Uncle Rory would not be able to refuse and oppose her relationship with Alaric if they were already married.

Aleksis knew her family well and she knew that they would not be able to accept Alaric with his background. Their perspectives and principles were too different. She must protect Alaric from her family's refusal and give the man time to change.

He had said before that there was hope for humanity ... so in Aleksis' eyes, there was hope for Alaric to change. Her family would not understand this ...

Once deemed ready, Aleksis signaled the waiter and asked for the bill. She pretended to pay, so Alaric would not be suspicious.

"I'll pay," Alaric said, taking out his card.