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.
Alexander’s face grew more still, more stone–like with every passing second, and that terrified me more than anything.
No one 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 and David wasn’t just about defending my honor.
It 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 the only one who had become too invested.
Alexander cared about me. I could see it now, clear as day. And I wasn’t sure if that was a good thing or not.
I didn’t want to drag 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 more than I’d realized. He had become unhinged, and while I had always known he was dangerous, I could no longer predict how he would react.
I had no idea how far he would go, and the thought of Alexander getting hurt because of me was unbearable. I didn’t want anyone else to be hurt because of me.
The doctor hardly said a word to me through the examination. I could tell that she was very concerned by the stony look on her face. When she was finished, she smiled tightly at me and left the room, going in the direction that Alexander had gone.
Several minutes later, Alexander walked back into the room and sat beside me on the couch, his presence grounding me in the chaos swirling inside my head.
“I spoke to your father,” he said. “He’s going to be in contact with the king’s guards to discuss what to do about David.”
“Was he okay?” I asked, biting my lip. “He wasn’t too worried, was he?”
“He was 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 best for you to stay here tonight. Travel will only make things worse and could slow down your recovery.”
I 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 way.”
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Chapter 0116
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Alexander’s eyes softened as he tilted his head slightly, his gaze steady on mine. “I know you’re not feeling better. Besides that, you’re not in my way. What gave you that impression?”
I hesitated, unsure if I could explain the guilt that had been building up inside me–the feeling that I was only adding to the mess surrounding both of our lives.
“Ella, let me explain something to you.” Alexander’s voice remained calm and even, as if he had carefully weighed each word before speaking. There was no trace of irritation or deception in his tone, only steady conviction.
