Alice remained keenly aware that he was still standing there like a fool even as she turned back to her replications. He hadn't so much as looked in her direction since their fight, so why was today different? Why didn't he continue on like she knew they both wanted him to do? (Was it likely because of Sloane and the argument they'd had: most likely. Did Alice believe anything genuine would come from his mouth? Not a chance.)

Without so much as turning to look at him, Alice said lowly and pointedly, "you're already doing that."