After Stella and Alex left the mall through the back entrance, Alex led her into his car and zoomed off.
Just as he had earlier assured her, they both got to the hotel in less than five minutes.
Instead of going into the hotel through the main entrance, Alex led Stella through the side entrance that bypassed the lobby area.
Alex was very intentional about Stella's safety. He didn't give room for any form of error or exposure until they were safely inside his hotel suite.
"Finally!" Stella let out a sigh of relief immediately Alex shut the door behind her. She took off his jacket and her sunglasses before strolling into the main room.
Alex followed closely behind her as she carefully observed her surroundings like a detective on patrol. He was practically waiting for her to turn around and face him. He was desperate to look into her eyes and take her into his arms.