We want each other

MELISSA'S POV

I left my dad's office feeling a bit more relieved than I ever I would feel. I finally understood what Alexander had gone through all those years ago, and why he had become the man he was today. I remembered him being a normal teenager, laughing with me under the sun, running through the fields hand-in-hand, and even making love under the stars. But after that run with my dad, he had changed. He became dark, distant, and a total hard-ass, and it finally all made sense now.

I headed toward the bar, seeing that everyone had calmed down enough and were drinking beers, but I didn't see Alexander in sight. Walking up to the bar, I tapped my fingers lightly against the wood top until Careen walked over.

"What's up, darlin'? Can I get you a beer?"

Shaking my head, I asked, "Where's Alexander?"

"Went to his room to shower up, I think." She shrugged as she reached under the bar and brought up another bottle of whiskey.

Nodding, I headed back to the bedrooms and straight into Ale