Alexei's POV

I wasn't okay. A sharp pain twisted in my chest every time she pulled away from my touch or refused my help. Even as she walked into her apartment building, I could see her hands shaking. She was trying to act tough, but I knew she was terrified.

She didn't know that I already had the man who attacked her in my custody. Thank goddess I hadn't killed him yet. Now knew he wasn't sent by Mario but he was someone from Novel’s past.

I couldn't leave her alone. Even if she was angry and needed space, I couldn't just drive away when I knew she wasn't safe....