Marry me?

Stephanie's POV 

"Lance is my new what, Alexander," Stephanie asked in disbelief. She most definitely did not need a bodyguard. Perhaps Alexander was just pulling her legs.

"Your new bodyguard Stephanie, look, I'm not comfortable with the fact that Jason is somewhere out there with the power to hurt you. I won't know what to do with myself if anything happens to you. Plus, you are my bride to be; you need protection." Stephanie couldn't believe he was being real.

"Fake bride, remember, all of this is fake. As fake as goes," she reminded him, even though it hurt for her to do so.

"It'll be very real under the law; don't forget that love. I don't want to fight with you on this; just let him do his job and protect you." He said softly trying to reason with her.

"But... I don't need this. I also don't want Jason to think I'm afraid of him or that im6 hiding away. I won't give him that satisfaction, not anymore."