"I love you." He says softly. She gives him a small smile. "I love you too." She replies softly. His brow furrows together a bit. "Is something bothering you?" He asks quietly. She shakes her head and gives him another slight smile.

"Nope." She says before yawning loudly, stretching slightly before snuggling further against his chest. Eric frowns again and holds her even tighter.

It's almost midnight when Eric wakes Alex up to go to bed. As soon as she opens her eyes, she immediately tries to get up, but Eric holds her tightly by her waist and pushes her back down onto the couch. "Relax, Princess. You're not going...