Alexander’s POVDean has cleared every photo from the coffee table. But my wife pushes the door wide and steps in, her smile slowly fading to a look of suspicious curiosity as she stares from me to Dean. Then her gaze drops to the envelope in his hand.I unbutton my suit, swallow, and step out from behind my desk, heading toward her. “My love?”Her mouth twists into a wry smile as she meets my gaze again. I note her full hands. In one hand is a baby-blue purse that matches the turtleneck she’s wearing, and in the other hand, a black medium-sized gift bag with pink ribbons. Long navy coat, and navy wide-leg pants. She strolls in slowly, heels hitting the ground with a sound that matches my heartbeat.Dean remains in motion, too. “Good evening, Mrs. Thorne,” he greets with a slight dip of his head, going past her.“Hello, Dean,” she eyes the envelope in his hand, her curiosity amplifying brightly in her light hazel eyes as her gaze follows it, even when he’s at the door.“Are you not he
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