Chapter 0116

Chapter 0116

Ella POV

The fog over my mind was distracting, but even with it, one thought kept replaying in my head: I had never seen Alexander like that. He was always so calm, so in control–teasing, suré, laid–back occasionally–but never like

that.

It wasn’t just anger that I saw. No, the word didn’t even feel adequate to describe what had unfolded in front of me. The way he looked at David during their fight, with that steely calmness, sent a shiver down my spine.

And then… when David made that remark about my wolf, for a brief moment, I truly believed Alexander was going to kill him.

It was hard to hear everything over the pounding in my head, but I could’ve sworn I heard Alexander growl. Not a sound of frustration, not the irritated grumble I’d heard from others before–it was something much darker. A warning.

It was as if he was telling David to prepare for what was coming, a promise of danger if he pushed any further. But Alexander didn’t act on it. He just stood there, glaring at David like he was something vile beneath his feet, while David, grinning like a madman, taunted him.

passing second, and that terrified me more than anything.

mere business partner. No one gets that protective over an acquaintance. As much as I didn’t want to admit it, the fight between Alexander and David wasn’t just about defending

than I had ever intended it to

I could see it now, clear as day. And I wasn’t sure if

control over. It was becoming painfully clear that since my second chance began, I had affected David more than I’d

had no idea how far he would go, and the thought of Alexander getting hurt because of me was unbearable. I didn’t

examination. I could tell that she was very concerned by the stony look on her face. When she was finished, she smiled tightly at

on the couch,

to your father,” he said. “He’s going to be in contact

my lip. “He wasn’t too worried, was he?”

agreed it would be best for you to stay here tonight. Travel will

“I appreciate that, but I think it would be better if I went

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