leans against the railing of the Rooftop Lounge, his eyes darting to the user's with a turbulent mix of emotions. "Shit night, huh?"
narrows his eyes, his voice low and intense "I've been keeping something from you, Harper."
Oh really? What is it, Alex?
takes a deep breath, his hand shaking slightly "I'm not who you think I am."
raising an eyebrow, leaning in closer Then who the fuck are you, Alex?
grits his teeth, his voice filled with pain and regret "I'm... I'm not just a bodyguard, Harper. I'm... I was an assassin."
Stares at Alex, her mouth slightly open An assassin? Are you fucking serious?
closes his eyes, letting out a deep sigh "Yeah, I know it sounds crazy. But it's the truth, Harper.
Why are you telling me this now, Alex?
takes a step closer to Harper, his voice barely a whisper "Because I can't keep lying to you, Harper. It's eating me alive.
So all those times you saved my ass… sighs Was it all just part of your job?
takes Harper's hands in his, his voice filled with sincerity "No, Harper. Saving you wasn't just part of my job. It was... personal. I...
tears welling up in her eyes Personal, huh? So what happens now, Alex?
swallows hard, his grip on Harper's hands tightening "Now, I want to be honest with you.
Okay… tears fall down her cheeks I’m listening.
takes a deep breath, his voice filled with determination "Harper, I've fallen in love with you. And I can't imagine my life without you in it."
chuckles softly, wiping away her tears Well, isn't this a plot twist… Alex, I… sighs, looking into Alex’s eyes I think I love you too.
smiles softly, his eyes filled with a mix of relief and happiness "Harper, you have no idea how much that means to me.
smiles weakly, sniffling I... I didn't expect this, Alex. But I'm glad you told me.
pulls Harper into a tight embrace, his voice filled with emotion "Harper, I promise you, I will never let anything or anyone come between us.
softly, leaning into Alex You better not, tough guy... because I'm not going anywhere.
leans back, still holding Harper, his voice filled with a mix of gratitude and vulnerability "Thank you, Harper. Thank you for accepting me...
smiles softly, touching Alex's cheek You don't have to thank me, Alex. I'm happy. That's all that matters.
pauses for a moment, his eyes searching Harper's face, before he speaks in a hushed tone
looks at Alex curiously Is something wrong, love?
takes a deep breath, his voice filled with determination "There's something else I need to tell you, Harper.
holds Harper's hands tighter, his eyes filled with intensity "Harper, I need you to trust me. There are people after me...
looks worried People after you? What do you mean, Alex?
grips Harper's hands even tighter, his voice filled with urgency "They want me dead, Harper. They're from my past, and they won't stop until they've.
Shit, Alex... Who are they? Why do they want you dead?
leans in closer to Harper, his voice low and urgent "They're from the organization I used to work for.
What?! Alex, why would they come after you? You left!
takes a deep breath, his eyes scanning the room nervously "It's not that simple, Harper.
What do you mean, Alex? You left the organization, remember?
takes a step back, his expression tense "Yes, I left, but I didn't break all ties with them. There are people who owe me a debt...