Alex knew the other man was right. His father had connections and money and could really do anything he wanted to. He had seen his father and his father’s powerful friends do some really rotten things. And he knew his father would have everyone looking for him in a heart beat. The kidnapping of a Senator’s son would be all over national news.<br/><br/>If his father would do what he did over a kiss, he couldn’t imagine what he would do over him running away. Was Andreas right about that too? Would his father kill him so that no one else could have him? Would he survive that beating or even the “apology” after?<br/><br/>The waiter came back and cleared his throat loudly and Alex abruptly yanked himself away from Andreas. His cheeks flushed red. The waiter set the food in front of them and told them to enjoy.<br/><br/>“Can I take some of my things with? Will you help me?” He tucked his hair behind his ear again and poked at the salad in front of him.