Unmistakable

The crowd parted like the sea as Alexander and Rain stepped onto the dance floor, seamlessly blending with the other couples. The soft, intimate melody filled the air, and Alexander pulled her close, his hand resting firmly on her waist, guiding her with practiced ease.

Rain's heartbeat quickened as she whispered, "Why are you here?"

Alexander's lips curved into a subtle smirk, his deep voice carrying a warmth that sent a shiver through her. "I came to rescue my wife from insufferable gossip," he replied, his tone low and intimate. "And if being present here and dancing with you silences them, I'll do it a hundred times over."

As they moved together, the tension in Rain's shoulders melted away. She tilted her head up, meeting his gaze. His expression was calm, protective, and tinged with something deeper, a tenderness that made her heart ache.