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.

more still, more stone–like with every passing second, and that terrified me

reacts like that over a 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

was proof that our arrangement had become something much deeper than I had ever intended it to be. And the worst part? I wasn’t

about me. I could see it now, clear as day. And I wasn’t sure if that was a good thing

Alexander any deeper into a situation I had no control over. It was becoming painfully clear that since my second chance began, I had affected David

how far he would go, and the thought of Alexander getting hurt because

stony look on her face. When she was finished, she

the room and sat beside me on the couch, his presence grounding me

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

lip.

angry,” Alexander replied, his voice calm but edged with understanding. “But that’s to be expected. As for being worried… well, he agreed it would be

smiled weakly, shaking my head. “I appreciate that, but I think it would be better if I went home. I’m already feeling much better, and I really don’t want to be in your

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