Chapter 28

“No more!” Alyssa yelled. “We have things to do today that don’t involve you two beating the shit out of each other.” She looked at Tyler, eyes pleading. “I’ll be fine. Please . . . You’d be doing me a big favor if you’d pick up my dress from the tailor.”

Tyler clenched his teeth and seethed, ripping his keys from the pocket of his jeans. “If you need anything, if he harms one hair on your head, call me. You know I’m here for you.”

She nodded. His devotion nearly brought her to tears. Why couldn’t she love him the way he wanted her to love him? Life would be so much less complicated.

But easy was never her lot.

“Thank you,” she murmured.

He drew closer, his face solemn, communicating both his dedication and concern. Then he cupped her face in his hands and placed a tender kiss on her lips. A second later, he was gone.

Now she was completely alone with Luc. The silence was deafening.

“You’re here early,” she said to break it. “The others have alread