Alice’s P.O.V.

I stand at the window, gazing out. My eyes widen in shock as I spot Edward standing just outside the hotel.

As the memories of the past torment me, my heart races, and my breath becomes heavy. Images of his sinister face and the torment he inflicted flash before me.

“Relax, Alice. You can’t fall weak. Now you’re Alexander’s strong girl, who knows how to deal with a person like him.” As I calm down myself, placing my hand on my heart, my breathing gets normal.

Wait a moment, when did he get released from prison? And what is he doing here?

As these questions pop into my...