~ALEXANDRO’S POV~

Lauren’s lips parted, but no words came out.

Her chest rose and fell rapidly, her anger and nervousness radiating off her in waves. I could feel it, and it only made me press closer, pinning her more firmly against the cold, tiled wall.

“You’re delusional,” she finally hissed, her voice trembling but laced with defiance. “You think you can just… dictate my life?”

I tilted my head, a smirk pulling at the corners of my mouth. “I don’t think, mi amor. I know.”

Her eyes burned with fury, her hands shoving weakly against my chest.

“Let. Me. Go.”

But I didn’t move. I couldn’t. Instead, I let my...