Chapter 0282

#25 BONUS

It meant they had access to information that could be used against him a liability he couldn't afford.

Still, he saw an opportunity. If he could get to the address before anyone else, he could eliminate the doctor and ensure her silence. With Dr. McIntyre out of the picture, one of his most dangerous loose ends would be tied up, and there would be no one left who could expose him.

The thought brought a rare sulle to his face. For once, luck seemed to be on his side. Eliminating the doctor would be a critical step toward securing his plans and moving on to the greater goals that lay ahead.

Ella POV

Alexander and I made our way to his office early the next morning. He ordered coffee and breakfast to be brought up, but other than that, he requested complete privacy.

His knowledge of the northern border and the Roguelands was far more extensive than I had expected. When I asked how he knew so much, he responded with a cryptic comment and quickly changed the subject.

It was the kind of evasive answer I had come to expect from Alexander, and, surprisingly, I didn't mind. I was simply grateful for his expertise.

and strategized for my meeting with Dr. McIntyre, I couldn't shake

But having Alexander's intel and support made it

focus.

this meeting turned out to be

certain this is what you want to do?" Alexander asked

coffee, hoping my expression conveyed my irritation, but it didn't seem to have

I said as clearly as I could. "I'm

replied, and I resisted the urge to remind him that

sleep last night, and we were both still a little on

was making a

not sending anyone else in my place

"I have to agree with that," he

asked, ready to argue again if I had

it would be pleasant," Alexander said, fixing

rolled my eyes, but I couldn't help the small

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