Since she'd joined Dex's new company

Alicia's days had been full of excitement and her nights full of passion in Dex's arms. Then she discovered she was pregnant. While she wanted the baby, would Dex still want her? He'd never shown any desire to marry.

The pregnancy and the proposal

Still, the baby prompted a proposal– but no declaration of love. Alicia knew that a marriage on paper could be no substitute for the real thing, but as their wedding day approached, Alicia dared to hope differently.

The wedding night

Until their wedding night arrived and a note fell out of Dex's suitcase…