Chapter 120

He nodded and his hands finally released their hold on my hips. “Go.”

I didn’t need to be told twice. Scrambling backward, I climbed out of the tub on my hands and knees, water streaming from my soaked clothes and hair. My legs shook as I stood, whether from cold or adrenaline. I grabbed a towel from the rack and wrapped it around myself.

Without another word, I fled.

I almost slipped on the hardwood as I rushed down the stairs. I was shivering when I got to the kitchen. I stood dripping, staring at the bag of ice I’d left on the counter.

Run, Yve urged. Go to your room before he comes downstairs.

I knew she had a point. I didn’t know what version of him I’d find if I returned upstairs. But, my traitorous feet kept me rooted to the spot.

Damn it.

After what felt like an eternity of internal debate, I grabbed the bag of ice and headed back upstairs. I took a deep breath before reaching for the bathroom door.

It didn’t turn.

I tried again, but it still didn’t turn. Alexander had locked himself inside. And I didn’t know whether to be relieved or terrified.

*Olivia*

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Alexander with a distinct pit in my stomach. I feared the worst had happened.

springing out of bed and rushing out my room before I could think better of it. As I neared his bedroom door, I reduced my speed, walking on my

from

burst open, and with nothing to support my body, I stumbled forwards. His chest was mere inches from my face when I finally regained balance and forced myself back. My cheeks burned with embarrassment,

the doorframe, broad shoulders blocking my view of his room. He was fully dressed in dark jeans and a black henley. He

What are you doing

my brain, trying to think of something to say. “To help

eyed me for a second as if he didn’t believe me. “Go get

nodded quickly, desperate to escape the awkward moment “Right. Of course. I’ll go get that

“I’m warning you. Don’t go into my room after I leave.

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