~ Camilla’s POV.

Alex!

My heart dropped the moment I saw Alex's name light up on the screen.

I shouldn’t have answered. I wasn’t ready. Not for this conversation. Not while still in the hotel room with Stephano, who was standing a few feet away.

“Alex?” My voice cracked a whisper. I moved closer to the edge of the bed, away from Stephano, though there was no real distance to put between the mess I was in.

“Are you with him right now?” His voice was sharp and cold.

I froze. “Alex, I. I can explain. Please just…”

“Oh my God,” he breathed, a bitter laugh breaking through his words....