"I'd honestly be surprised if any of the palace was still intact," Alexander said. "Though I hear they're uncovering bits and pieces of it. I know I'll be sneaking inside to have a look around. It's not trespassing, I used to live there."

"I like this plan," he agreed. "Cyprus is nice too, but really, the whole country is beautiful. Mountains and inlets, beaches, fields." A corner of his mouth tugged upward in a smile. "I sound ridiculous. In my defense, I have had a lot of wine."