Later that night Alexander drove Emily home.
She still felt shaken.
But she was safe.
And that was all that mattered.
The car stopped outside her apartment.
Emily looked at him quietly.
"You really came."
Alexander frowned slightly.
"Of course I did."
Emily smiled softly.
"You didn't even hesitate."
Alexander reached for her hand.
"I never will."
Emily looked down at their hands.
Then she laughed softly.
"You know something funny?"
"What?"
Emily leaned closer.
"Our fake relationship contract technically ended today."
Alexander smirked.
"That's true."
Emily looked into his eyes.
"So what are we now?"
Alexander didn't hesitate.
"My girlfriend."
Emily smiled.
"That sounds much better."
Outside the window the city lights shimmered quietly.
The dangerous contract relationship had ended.
But their real story…
Had only just begun.