The Heart of Summer

nse of connection to Alexander. He seemed to genuinely appreciate her art, and

nd more drawn to Alexander. He was charming and witty, wi

hat she was actually having a good time. Alexander was easy to t

epared to leave, Alexander reached ac

," he said, his voice low and smooth. "Wou

t as she felt a jolt of elec

said, her voice bar

kiss her cheek, Summer couldn't help but f

uture hold for h

dle whatever proposition

into the cool night air, Summer couldn't hel

hing was certain: Summer would never forget this nigh

apartment, the silence betwee

over her, and she couldn't help but l

nd she knew that she would

ummer's apartment building, Ale

" he said, his voi

ing a sense of grat

outside Summer's apartment door, Alex

mer," he said, his voice sincere. "I

t as she felt a jolt of elec

he said, her voice ba

kiss her cheek, Summer couldn't help but f

uture hold for h

dle whatever proposition

wn the stairs, Summer couldn't help bu

hing was certain: Summer would never forget this nigh

ed the door behind her, Summer couldn't help b

uture hold for h

me woul

ght she met Alexander Grayson. She had been thinking about him nonstop, wondering what his proposition could be. As sh

to hearing from him. Summer tried to focus on her work, but her mind kept wandering back to Alexand

ummer's phone rang. She answered it on the f

said, trying

iar voice said on the other end of

t as she felt a jolt of elec

" she said, trying to sou

asking," he said. "I was wondering if you'd like

excitement. This was it – the m

she said, tryin

ident. "Great," he said. "I'll send a

ies. What could Alexander's proposition

se of excitement and anticipation. She had no idea what tomor