Chapter 29

"No way, we had a deal—I'm yours," Alexander said shamelessly. Elizabeth rolled her eyes so hard they might've gotten stuck. "Deal? In your dreams. Get lost!" "Nuh-uh." He reached out, trying to wrap an arm around her waist. Unbelievable. The audacity of this guy was next level. Elizabeth had officially had it. "You think just 'cause I won't smack you at home I won't lay a hand on you at all?" With that, she shoved him away—careful not to hit his injury. But instead of backing off, Alexander twisted his body and used the push to lean in closer. "Come on, babe, don't be so rough with me," he said, grabbing her hand with a grin like he had zero shame. Before he could finish that sentence, Elizabeth made her hand into a tight fist and threw a punch. He casually blocked it with one arm like it was nothing. That smug face of his? Oh, she was fuming. "What the hell? You were faking weakness this whole time?!" She tried to yank her hand back but couldn't. His grip was locked in strong, zero s