~ALEXANDRO’S POV~

Lauren pulled away from me the moment we boarded the boat. She didn’t say a word, just wrapped her arms around herself and found a seat near the edge. Her gaze fixed on the dark waters, avoiding me entirely.

She was angry.

“You’re angry,” I said, keeping my voice low so the others wouldn’t hear.

“Well, congratulations for noticing that,” she shot back, her tone sharp, her eyes still refusing to meet mine.

A smirk tugged at the corner of my lips. Her frustration amused me more than I cared to admit. She reminded me of a child whose candy had been taken away—adorable, despite her clear annoyance....