A Contract Not To Fall In Love
"I have... history with your family, but I'd like to start fresh."
Ivy hesitated, not taking his hand, and Ethan intervened.
"What's your game, Xandros?" Ethan asked, his voice low and warning.
Xandros chuckled. "No game, Ethan. Just a desire for friendship. Will you be my friend?" His eyes never left Ivy's face.
Ethan's expression remained skeptical. "I doubt that's all you want, Xandros."
"I assure you, I have no ulterior motives," Xandros said, his voice dripping with sincerity. "Believe me."