Charlotte's POV

I gripped my hand beside me, clenching it around my skirt as I tried to hide my fear. I could feel his dangerous gaze on me as he moved around me in a circular manner.

"I guess someone got lucky," he muttered, while I stared at him as he stopped in front of me.

I was dying of fear and could only pray that the ground would open up and swallow me, but unfortunately, it didn't.

I was suddenly pulled away from him, and Alex stood between us, protecting me.

"Let her be. What has come over you!?" Alexander asked coldly, his hand clenched beside him. It was...